Annabel Cook, Honda, pictured here with Ed Huestis, City of Vacaville, CA, brought Ed to me and I’m glad she did. Besides the fact that Ed is just a great guy to know he’s got an interesting story.
Ed drove here in a Honda NG vehicle. In the picture they’re standing in front of a new Civic which was unveiled here at the Congress yesterday. I’m pretty sure Ed’s got his eyes on a new one now.
I interviewed Ed so you can hear his story. He describes what he does and how Vacaville not only works to utilize alternative fuel vehicles in their operations but how they offer incentive programs to residents who invest in alt fuel vehicles themselves.
I think you’ll enjoy the interview: 
Ed Huestis Interview (9 min MP3)
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Giving us a light-hearted look at alternative fuels as only he can, Jim Kenzie, Chief Auto Reviewer for the 
A Florida-based company is working to make ethanol from pineapples. Biomass Resources Corporation of Boca Raton reportedly has “achieved initial success at extracting Ethanol from pineapple fruit and pineapple plant waste,” according to a 
It is day three of the Clean Cities Conference in Phoenix, and the convention center is packed with conference goers, all here for the same cause. With dozens of sessions, exhibits, ceremonies and receptions, people attending the conference are promised hours of information and entertainment. The crowds of people filling the convention center cannot be filed into one specific stereotype, as business people, hippies, yuppies, truckers and more can be seen in all directions. This just goes to show that the topic of alternative fuels is one which appeals to many different demographics. 
Lowering the cost of ethanol production is the goal of 
The annual Clean Cities Coordinator awards were presented by Gunnar Lindstrom, American Honda Company. The first award was the “Leadership Award.” This was presented to Linda Urata, Valley Clean Cities, California.
Next up on stage was the winner of the “Coordinator’s Choice” Award. This year that is Kellie Walsh, Central Indiana Clean Cities Alliance. Kellie was chosen by her fellow Coordinators from around the country.
And the winner of the “Coordinator of the Year Award” is Johathan Overly, East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition. All the winners were presented with award trophies. I think Jonathan will also receive free registration at a number of industry events over the next year which will be very helpful to his conference budget.
The person who first contacted me about blogging the Clean Cities Congress was Kimberly Taylor, shown in the picture second from left.
This morning’s opening session featured a speech by J.J. Brown, Legislative Aide for Utah Senator Orrin Hatch. He just finished.
Speaking of alternative fuel vehicles. Here’s another way to get around in Phoenix without too many noxious gas emissions.
One of the ways we moved people here at the Congress was with a Hybrid Bus that took us out to the opening reception.