AFVI Show in Full Swing

In their booth, Dresser Wayne is displaying a CNG dispenser, E85 fleet dispenser and a diesel exhaust fluid dispenser (see right). “It’s always a good opportunity to participate in a show like this to learn about about emerging opportunities relating to alternative fuels,” noted Dresser Wayne’s Director, Alternative Energy Products, Scott Negley. A “Ride-n-Drive” also took place today offering attendees …

Biodiesel, biofuels, Car Makers, E85, Electricity, Ethanol, Ethanol News, News, Propane

2009/2010 AFV Buyer’s Guide Now Available

Joanna Schroeder

The 2009/2010 Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) buyer’s guide is now available from the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi). This easy to use guide helps fleet managers who are looking for information on alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles make informed decisions. The Guide is divided by vehicle class, from Class 1 through Class 8. Other sections include Small Volume Manufacturers, …

Company Announcement, Miscellaneous

AFVI Announce Industry Excellence Awards

As the third day of the 15th national AF&V Conference and Expo in Orlando moves in, industry excellence awards were announced. Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI) recognized outstanding leadership in the alternative fuels and vehicles industry. The awardees shown superiority in advancing the use of alternative fuels, vehicles and advanced technologies thus furthering a clean air initiative. According to a …

Biodiesel, Car Makers, conferences, Environment, News

Planning Ahead for AF&V ’08

Cindy Zimmerman

“In times of change, the learner will inherit the earth, while the learned are beautifully equipped for a world that no longer exists.” – Eric Hoffer With those words of wisdom, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) has announced the Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo will be held May 11-14, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 14th …

conferences, E85, Ethanol, Flex Fuel Vehicles, News

AFVi Awards

Cindy Zimmerman

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) recently recognized outstanding leadership in the alternative fuels and vehicles industry at the 13th Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference & Expo 2007. General Motors received the Green Award for the “Live Green Go Yellow” marketing and advertising campaign. American Honda was honored with the Green Fleet Award for “leadership and consistency in manufacturing …

Car Makers, conferences, E85, Energy, Flex Fuel Vehicles, News

AFVI Kicks Off in Anaheim

Cindy Zimmerman

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute 13th Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo is underway in Anaheim, California. More than 1250 fleet and industry professionals are there for four days of information and product previews. Fleets were in the spotlight Sunday with workshops on how alternative fuels are being used in private fleets, airport shuttles, school buses, mass transit, …

Biodiesel, EPIC, Ethanol, News

Gearing Up For Fleets in Anaheim

Chuck Zimmerman

The Alternative Fuels and Vehicles National Conference & Expo 2007 is coming up fast. It’s not too late to get registered though. To learn more about the event which was previously known as the Clean Cities Congress I interviewed Kimberly Taylor, with the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute that coordinates the event. I saw Kimberly at the recent National Biodiesel Conference. …

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New Transporation Energy Org

Chuck Zimmerman

A new organization is just getting itself started to “Promote Clean and Secure Energy for Transportation.” It’s the Transportation Energy Partnership (TEP). The Executive Director is Thomas Gross, former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Technologies in the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy office of the Department of Energy. Tom spoke at the recent Clean Cities Congress and I recorded his remarks.

Audio, Clean Cities Congress