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ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORATION MAY USE ALTERNATIVE FUEL –

BUT NO LONGER IS IT AN ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE

Majors in Auto Industry to Unveil New Vehicles at AltCar Expo 2009

SANTA MONICA (Sept. 10, 2009) – The 4^th 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, Biodiesel, 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.

Here’s a list of the 2009 Exhibitors…

AC Propulsion
Action Products LLC
AFV Fleet Service
American Bicycle Security Co
American Custom Golf Cars
American Honda Motor Company
Balanced Footprint
Best Buy
Better World Club
Big Blue Bus
Bureau of Automotive Repairs
Cal Poly Pomona Formula Hybrid
California Energy Commission
California Fuel Cell Partnership
California Green Designs
C.I.C.L.E.
City of Santa Monica, Environmental Programs Division
City of Santa Monica, Green Building Programs
City of Santa Monica, Office of Sustainability
Clark Adams Co.
Clif Bar
Coda Automotive
Columbia ParCar
Coulomb Technologies
DAHON
Department of Consumer Affairs
Dynasty
E-Bikeboard
EcoLimo
EF9 energy systems
Electric Blue Motors
Electrorides
Enterprise
EV World
Ford
Gas To Electric Inc.
General Motors
Green Bay Group
Green Vehicles
Golden West College Design Program
Good Earth Electric Vehicles
Hi-Performance Golf Cars, Inc
International Environmental Solutions
Invest Green
Ken Grody Ford
L/E Electric Automobiles LLC
LifeSource Water Systems
Los Angeles County Bike Coalition
LUCE
Lucky Earth
Metro
Mini
NuTech-Energy Solutions
Plug In America
Prometheus Motors
Propane Council
Rapid Electric Vehicles
Rose Pedals Bike Weddings
Roush Industries Inc.
Santa Monica Ford
Santa Monica Honda
Santa Monica Spoke
Santa Monica Toyota
Segway
Skeuter
So. California Transit Advocates
Society of Automotive Engineers
Solar Santa Monica
Southern California Gas
SoCal Interscholastic Cycling League
sporteve
States Logistics Service Inc.
Studio MFT, INC
Sustainable Transport Club
Sustainable Works
The Bikerowave
The Electric Car Company of Long Beach
The Transit Coalition
Toyota
Valley Bikery
Vintage Hybrids
WeCar
Wheego Electric Cars
ZAP
Zigo

EVBeat.com will be there covering the 2 day event and will have a full report.

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