As I mentioned in an earlier post today, American Honda Company unveiled a new alternative fuel vehicle. It’s the 2006 Civic GX NG. Pictured second from the right in this group of Honda representatives I is Gunnar Lindstrom. Gunnar emceed today’s awards luncheon and I’ll have more on those later.
Leading The Way
James Boyd is a member of the California Energy Commission and he took the stage to talk about how California is “Leading The Way.”
Dr. Robert Hirsch On Peak Oil
On this morning’s agenda was Dr. Robert Hirsch, Senior Program Advisor, Science Applications International Corporation. Hirsch’s talk is titled, “Peak Oil – And Then What?” He starts out explaining what he means by peaking. His presentation included slides which I don’t have so keep that in mind as you listen You can hear his speech here: Dr. Robert Hirsch Speech …
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon
Welcoming everyone to the Clean Cities Congress this morning was Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon. Gordon talks about how the city is involved in using alternative fuels. He also said that he would appreciate us doing a little shopping while we’re here too. You can hear his speech here: Mayor Phil Gordon Speech (5 min MP3) Domestic Fuel coverage of the …
AFVI Executive Director
The lady who is making it all happen here in Phoenix is the Executive Director of the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute. She’s Annalloyd Thomason. Actually, I’m sure she’ll say it was a lot of effort from a lot of people. But she’s been in constant motion since I’ve been here working the radio and making sure everything is running smoothly.
Senator McCain Speech
Rather than add this link to the full speech by Senator McCain to that last post I thought I’d just do another one for you.
Senator John McCain On Stage
Senator McCain is speaking now and I’ll have his speech here for you in a little while. I’m going to try to get a personal interview with him on his way out too. He’s asking consumer to demand fuel efficient vehicles while he works on legislation to help in Washington. He just said he’s against government subsidies for ethanol. Now …
Extreme Rhythm At Bentley Projects
At our opening reception, hosted by General Motors we got to see a serious percussion performance. We went out to the Bentley Projects, a high-end art gallery. There we got to see Rhythm Extreme.
GM Opening Reception
General Motors was host to the opening reception this evening. Representing GM was John Gaydash, Director of Marketing, Fleet & Commercial Operations.
Fleet Tutorial Workshop
Fleet operators attending the Clean Cities Congress had a packed opening workshop presented by Leo Thomason with the Alternative Vehicle Fuel Institute.