Press Release: Clean Cities Congress and Expo 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Robin Joyce, Joyce and Associates 702-813-3021, rhj@ja.lvcoxmail.com Clean Cities Congress and Expo 2006 Fueling Economic Solutions for Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technologies Las Vegas, NV-March 13, 2006-The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI) and its industry partners present unparalleled education and networking opportunities for fleet and policy professionals when it hosts its annual Clean Cities Congress and Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center, May 7-10, 2006. "This showcase of alternative fuels and vehicles is a solutions-oriented marketplace," says Annalloyd Thomason, AFVI Executive Director and organizer of the conference. It is intentionally inclusive of all viable alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies that provide money-saving options for fleets." The annual Congress features more than 100 speakers and is expected to draw 1,500 participants for 3 days of activities including: workshops, sessions, lectures, networking, a free public forum, and a trade show for industry professionals. The industry partners, official sponsors of the Congress, recommend the event for commercial, utility, and government fleets. Specific targets are fleet owners and executives, as well as fleet operations and maintenance managers. The niche market emphasis on refuse haulers; taxis; airport services; delivery vehicles; school, transit, and shuttle buses; and heavy-duty applications is also of interest to policy makers, academics, government and clean air representatives. Programming for the Congress kicks off on Sunday, May 7 with half-day workshops designed to offer in-depth training for attendees seeking a deeper understanding of new issues and technologies. For those interested in exploring a world class airport that has successfully integrated alternative fuels and vehicles into its operations, tours of the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport are offered. Sunday workshop topics include: * Alternative Fuel Introductory Fleet Tutorial * Alternative Fuel Media Training Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Congress features more than 25 sessions on topics such as: * Energy Bill * Technology innovations * Government funding * Vehicle emissions and health * Commercialization of biofuels * Domestic and international LNG markets * EPA truck regulations * Idle reduction * Economics of natural gas, ethanol, propane, biodiesel * Fuel cells * Hybrid advances * Tax credits Another highlight of the Congress is the trade show. Over 75 exhibitors will display products and services available for purchase and use today. Attendees will see cutting-edge vehicles and technologies from exhibitors who share the practical knowledge their businesses have gained through real-world applications. Attendees will also enjoy an Expo Hall reception, exhibitor Vendor Tracks, and a Ride-n-Drive. A free public Expo Hall day is offered on Wednesday, May 10 from 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. "With ever-increasing public attention directed toward fuel costs and domestically produced supplies, this is a perfect marketplace for people to see what's available and determine what works best for their fleets," noted Will Kleindienst, Chairman of the Clean Cities Congress. Alternative Fuel Vehicle Solutions, American Honda, and General Motors are Platinum sponsors of the Clean Cities Congress. Additional sponsors include Advanced Fleet, ANGI, City of Phoenix, Clean Energy, Cummins Westport, Daimler Chrysler, Ford, Greenfield Compression, ICF Consulting, John Deere, National Biodiesel Board, National Ethanol Vehicle Council, Pinnacle CNG Company, Propane Exceptional Energy, and Toyota. For more information or to register for Clean Cities Congress and Expo 2006: Fueling Economic Solutions please visit http://www.afvi.org/PhoenixCongress2006/