Newsletter: Volume 2, Issue 1

Global Green Investment Tops $2.4 trillion

September 7, 2011:  The Green Transition Scoreboard also anticipates green investments and commitments of $1 trillion annually until 2020. Compared to the 2010 findings, global investors are slightly off pace to reach $10 trillion in green investment by 2020, but are still building momentum, the scoreboard says.

This is the first Green Transition Scoreboard report to include research and development investments under $100 million. “Deals under $100 million, while barely moving a barometer tracking investments in trillions, are significant as they demonstrate how thousands of different companies believe in the economic soundness of greening industries,” says Timothy Nash, lead researcher for the GTS.

Obama Launches Fuel Standards for Trucks and Buses

August 9, 2011:  Big-rig trucks will be required to reduce fuel consumption by about 20 percent by model year 2018, under heavy-duty vehicle efficiency rules unveiled by President Obama today. The new rules also include standards for heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans, with separate regulations for gasoline-powered and diesel-powered models. These vehicles will have to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 15 percent by model year 2018. Meanwhile, vocational vehicles – delivery trucks, buses and garbage trucks – will have to reduce consumption and emissions by about 10 percent by model year 2018.

The new rules, a joint initiative between the Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency, lay out more specific targets within these categories, based on vehicle design and purpose, the White House said. The Obama administration said the measures will save $50 billion in fuel costs over the life of model year 2014 to 2018 vehicles. Trucks and buses built between 2014 and 2018 will reduce oil consumption by a projected 530 million barrels and greenhouse gas emissions by about 270 million metric tons, the White House said.

It said that a semi-truck operator could pay for the necessary technology upgrades in under a year and realize net savings of $73,000 through reduced fuel costs over the lifespan of the truck. Auto Industry Agrees to 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency by 2024.

Auto Industry Agrees to 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency by 2024

July 29, 2011: President Barack Obama today hailed a deal to boost fuel efficiency standards to 54.5 mpg, saying it will save consumers $1.7 trillion over the lifetime of vehicles and doubling current requirements.54.5% mpg chart - Click to enlarge

In announcing the pact, Obama was joined by 13 automakers, including representatives of Detroit’s Big Three automakers, Toyota Motor Corp., BMW AG, Honda Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co. and Hyundai Motor Co.

“This agreement on fuel standards represents the single most important step we’ve ever taken as a nation to reduce our dependence on foreign oil,” the president said. “Most of the companies here today were part of an agreement we reached two years ago to raise the fuel efficiency of their cars over the next five years. We’ve set an aggressive target and the companies are stepping up to the plate.” …more

InTheWorks 2011 Autocat Technology

BREAKING NEWS!! – InTheWorks, Inc. is developing its initial energy and emissions product based on its patented catalytic converter, for initial market entry in the billion U.S. automotive industry.CAFE standards require automakers to increase the average mileage of their fleets by 40% by 2016. The technology addresses regulatory pressure and consumer demand to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions across all engine and vehicle classes. We began testing a GM light truck in early 2011. We are currently preparing a full test plan to be performed in early 2nd quarter in Diamond Bar,CA at an AAA test facility. Automotive and marine parts suppliers are collaborating with the company in the R&D test bed pilot project to speed our time to market.

InTheWorks International Patent

In addition to our U.S. Patent issued in October 2010, we recently received confirmation from both the governments of Canada and China accepting and recognizing our patent and related claims. Intellectual property, especially in the form of patents is a critical asset to position, grow and prosper the Company. IP is used for competitive purposes, to block rival companies from offering the same or similar products. InTheWorks IP strategy provides that our current and future patents will support and advance our business strategy, rather than as discrete assets in a portfolio.

InTheWorks Advisory Board Appointments

As a emerging company, we will continue to cast a wide net of unofficial advisors to help fine tune our technological advances. However, as the foundation of the company has become increasingly stronger,so does its need to filter and focus. With this, an Advisory Board will function as an extension of the management team. The individuals selected for this specialized board have strong industry experience,an extensive amount of business knowledge, and a valuable network. We are proud to introduce two accomplished individuals who have joined our Advisory Board.

David Thomson: David is founder and Chairman of The Blueprint Growth Institute www.blueprintgrowth.com, a management-consulting firm focused on helping companies with business development and growth strategies to successfully achieve exceptional or exponential growth. He’s also the author of the best-selling book Blueprint to a Billion: 7 Essentials to Achieve Exponential Growth.
As a consultant, business advisor and keynote speaker, David has worked with everyone from senior executives in million-dollar and multi-billion-dollar companies to high-tech start-ups, universities and non-profits. David has been leading business growth for 20 years in general management and executive sales/marketing at Nortel Networks and Hewlett-Packard. He also served as an Associate Principal during his five years at McKinsey & Company.

Bill Quigg: Bill is former Chairman and CEO of Grays Harbor Paper, a manufacturer of premium office papers and printing grades. He is a consummate entrepreneur, who is passionate about economic development, the environment, and America. Bill is leading Grays Harbor Paper toward more sustainable manufacturing and products. The company uses biomass to make steam for drying paper and manufacturing electricity. Its paper is made with 100% recycled paper and 100% renewable electricity. He serves on the Gonzaga Board of Regents and the Washington State Nature Conservancy Board.

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