FARMINGTON HILLS, MI -- The Honorable Clarence H. “Bud” Albright, Jr., Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is scheduled to kick off the day-long Hybrid Truck & Alternative Fuels Summit at The Work Truck Show 2008 and 44th Annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Convention.

Albright, who oversees the DOE’s energy and environment programs, will present a keynote address at the start of the Summit, which runs from 9 am - 4:30 pm on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008.

The Summit, which is sponsored by International Truck and Engine Corporation, will start an hour earlier than in 2007 to accommodate the dramatically expanded curriculum, which includes general sessions, product demonstrations, breakouts and a reception. The Work Truck Show 2008 runs Feb. 26–28, 2008, at the Georgia World Congress Center (Atlanta, GA), with the Convention and educational sessions starting Feb. 25.

“Although it is part of The Work Truck Show and Annual NTEA Convention, the Summit has grown into a major industry event,” said Jim Carney, NTEA executive director. “We are bringing together many of the leaders in the industry to provide attendees with the latest information about how they can harness new technology for their customers and in their fleets. From the policymaker’s perspective offered by Under Secretary Albright, through real-world examples and product-specific breakout sessions led by equipment manufacturers, this is a must-attend event for anyone interested in reducing fuel costs, meeting emissions regulations and ‘greening’ their fleets.”

To register for the Hybrid Truck & Alternative Fuels Summit and The Work Truck Show 2008 and 44th Annual NTEA Convention, visit: www.ntea.com.