GM to showcase its alternative fuel commitment at 2011 ACT Expo
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April 29, 2011: 2011 Alternative Clean Transportation Expo Welcomes General Motors Company as Gold Sponsor GM will showcase its commitment to clean vehicle technologies at the largest gathering of alternative fuel stakeholders in the U.S. this year April 29, 2011-Long Beach, Calif.- General Motors Company (GM) has signed on as a Gold-level sponsor for the 2011 Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, the nation's largest gathering of alternative fuel and clean vehicle stakeholders in the U.S. this year. The 2011 ACT Expo will take place May 4 - 6 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif.
GM executives at the 2011 ACT Expo will discuss the company's long-term plans and commitment to alternative fuel and energy systems to help reduce harmful emissions and reduce dependence on foreign oil. Speakers from GM will include Britta K. Gross, director of global energy systems and infrastructure commercialization; Mike McGarry, alternative energy fleet sales manager; and Alex Keros, senior project engineer for electric and hydrogen infrastructure. GM is a leader in the light-duty alternative fuel and clean vehicle technology market, as illustrated by its Chevrolet Volt - the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle with extended range. The company also recently committed to acting as a key player in bringing hydrogen-powered vehicles and fueling infrastructure to Hawaii by 2015. The plan, called the Hawaii Hydrogen Initiative, aims to integrate hydrogen as an essential building block for Hawaii's sustainable energy. GM will be located at booth number 414 in exhibit hall A at the Long Beach Convention Center on May 5 and 6. For more information on GM at the 2011 ACT Expo, visit ACT Expo 2011.