Expansion Management

ROI of $13 Per $1 Spent

Jan. 8, 2011

When measured in tons per kilometer, more than 90% of the world's global trade is diesel-powered.

So the recent signing of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act into law should help both the environment and our health. Especially since, according to the EPA, every $1 spent on DERA upgrades has resulted in $13 worth of health and environmental benefits.

The re-authorization of the DERA, which became law in 2005, sets aside $100 million annually for the next five years.

"The combination of new clean diesel technology and ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel has helped to reduce diesel emissions to near zero levels for new buses, trucks and off-road equipment. Now the older engines that continue to power our economy will also benefit from the upgraded engines and filters provided by DERA. This legislation will accelerate the introduction of even more clean diesel technology to as many of our older diesel engines as possible.," explains Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum.

The group reports that since 2006, new ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel has reduced sulfur emissions by 97%.

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Senior Editor Adrienne Selko manages IndustryWeek’s Expansion Management, delivering ideas and information about how successful manufacturers leverage location to gain competitive advantage. She explores the strategies behind why companies located their headquarters, research institutes, factories, warehouse and distribution centers and other facilities where they did, and how they benefit from the decision.

Adrienne is also the editorial coordinator of the IndustryWeek Expansion Management Roundtable events, which unites economic development professionals to network and discuss the latest trends in site location.

As well, Adrienne tells the stories of successful companies in the biotechnology and life sciences industries.

In the past, Adrienne has managed IndustryWeek’s award-winning website, overseeing eNewletters, webinars, and contributed content. Before joining the staff, Adrienne was managing editor of corporate publications at a large regional financial institution. She also ran a public relations and marketing company that published a best-selling healthcare book.

Adrienne received a bachelor’s of business administration from the University of Michigan and is especially interested in wellness and natural health.