Press Release: AF&V Conference and Alternative Fuels Steer the Transition to the Future of Transportation

Las Vegas, NV, March 31, 2008 - Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute hosts the
14th annual Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference + Expo 2008, in Las
Vegas, Nevada, May 11-14. The fuel and technology neutral conference
welcomes 2,000 public and commercial fleet decision-makers to the foremost
learning marketplace in the world featuring the fuels, vehicles and
technologies available today that provide an alternative to fossil fuels.
Fifty sessions feature many of the leading decision-makers in alternative
fuels and technologies, representing vehicle manufacturers, fuel suppliers,
government agencies and parts manufacturers. Session topics include
legislation, funding, product availability, plug-in hybrids, ports, EPA
engine standards, biofuels updates, electric drive advances, and tours of
Las Vegas city, transit, water district and taxi operation facilities.

 

"We are at a crossroads in the history of transportation," said AFVi
Executive Director, Annalloyd Thomason. "Fossil fuel based mobility is
giving way to new demands for greater fuel efficiency, cleaner vehicles, and
alternatives to petroleum. Those hardest hit are the fleet managers trying
to navigate this new terrain. This conference presents the available options
that will steer us to our transportation future."

 

More than 200 speakers will be making presentations in the general and
concurrent sessions, as well as in Expo Hall's "Technology Showcase." Among
the companies represented by speakers are AutoblogGreen, California Fuel
Cell Partnership, Central Indiana Clean Cities Alliance, Edmunds.com,
Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Environmental Protection Agency, Google, Navy
Exchange Arlington, Odyne, Pacific Gas & Electric, UPS, VeraSun Energy, and
spokespeople from all participating auto manufacturers.

 

Conference sponsors and exhibitors represent the products and services that
define the industry today. The leading sponsors include the American Clean
Skies Foundation, Clean Energy, American Honda, Foton America Bus Company,
General Motors and Toyota. Some of the 100 participating exhibitors include
Austin Energy Plug-in Partners, Cummins Westport, Ethanol Promotion and
Information Council, Ford, Freightliner, Global Electric Motorcars, National
Biodiesel Board, Phoenix Motorcars, Propane Education and Research Council,
and Sterling Trucks. Technology Showcase presentations and giveaways also
take place in the Expo Hall. Attendees have an opportunity to test drive
vehicles during the May 13 Ride-n-Drive. 

 

Fleet Day, sponsored by the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council, is
Tuesday, May 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Any fleet representative with
ten or more vehicles is eligible for complimentary admission, with a company
business card. The general public is invited to participate at no charge on
Wednesday, May 14, for Public Day. The hours are 9:00 a.m. to noon at the
Rio Convention Center Pavilion.

 

The Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference & Expo 2008 is at the Rio
All-Suite Hotel, 3700 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. Pre-registration is
open through May 2, 2008. Register today by going to
http://www.afvi.org/NationalConference2008/.

 

About AFVi:

AFVi is an entrepreneurial organization that works through industry to bring
people in need of proven transportation technologies together with those who
can meet their needs. The AFVi is the education provider and information
link between the alternative fuels and vehicles industry and public/private
fleets. The primary business of the company is to advance the interests of
OEMs, fuel providers and their associated business partners through
education, outreach and deployment. AFVi is fuel and technology neutral.