For Immediate Release
Date: September 24, 2009
Media Contact: Marje Bennetts, marje@mbennettspr.net
310.574.7870
ALTERNATIVE
TRANSPORATION MAY USE ALTERNATIVE FUEL – BUT NO LONGER IS IT AN
ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE!
SANTA
MONICA (Sept. 10, 2009) – The 4th
Annual AltCar Expo returns to the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium for a
two-day extravaganza of alternative transportation options, alternative energy
sources and vehicle product reviews. AltCar Expo, presented by the City of
Santa Monica, will be Friday and Saturday, October 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m.
Admission
is free and open to the public both days. Consumers will be exposed to what is new
and now available on the market and able to experience the latest choices in
Electric, Hydrogen, Bio-diesel, Natural Gas, Propane, Hybrid, Plug-In, Ethanol
and cycling transportation technologies. All alternative fuel options will be
on display.
AltCar
Expo includes a complimentary bike valet, an expanded bike area and the popular
“Ride & Drive” lot where consumers can test the latest and greatest in
alternative fuel vehicles with many of them available for sale at the show.
Alternative fuel major manufacturers present will include
Honda, Toyota, General Motors, Ford, BMW and Nissan as well as small and new
alternative companies like Wheego Electric Cars, Good Earth and Electrorides.
Other exhibitors include Santa Monica Honda launching its debut as a natural
gas Civic dealer and Ford’s Fiesta (which will be for sale in spring 2010) with
its exceptional fuel efficiency delivering 40+ mpg with luxury features and
already a devoted consumer following. Plus, the introduction of the NEV 1939
Roadster will be on display.
Several
major manufacturers will preview new alternative energy vehicles, including the
BMW E-mini and Ford’s Fusion Hybrid and (just coming to market) Transit Connect
European-built small van.
“We
aren’t just presenting ideas of the future, but rather showing that there are
solutions available today that allow us to use less energy and reduce our
carbon footprint without making big changes to our lifestyles.” said Rick
Sikes, fleet superintendent for the City of Santa Monica and moderator on the
Technology Review. This session will cover the newest alternative fuel and
vehicle technologies.
Conversion
companies for electric and natural gas including Vintage Hybrids will woo car
buffs and cyclists will have popular multiple options of gear and bikes.
Toyota’s newest Prius and the Good Earth’s Firefly are just a few of the new
previews at the Expo.
Panel discussions on
Friday will be “Focus on Fleets:” with the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers
Association (MEMA) and NAFA Fleet Managers participating. Other educational
sessions will include some of the state's top industry
leaders and decision makers for future transportation planning and
experts on tax programs for rebates and credits for alternative technology
choices. Plus, the Expo doesn't stop with transportation, as ecological
footprint charting by Sustainable Works, E-Bikeboard mobility units and even a
sustainable food café will be open for attendees.
Parking
for AltCar Expo at the Santa Monica Civic is $8 for the day. For a complete schedule
of industry expert speakers, exhibitors and energy panels visit www.altcarexpo.com
or call 310.390.2930.
In
addition, Austin Energy AltCar Expo & Conference will be held at the Austin
Palmer Events Center January 15-16, 2010. Information on this Expo can be found
at www.austinenergyaltcar.com.
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