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Right Lane Cruiser
07-14-2010, 07:14 AM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/AmericanFlag.jpg One-Night Event on July 27 Offers Insider's Look at a Plugged-In Transportation Future (http://www.cleanmpg.com)

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2011_Chevrolet_Volt2.jpgSean Welch - CleanMPG (http://www.cleanmpg.com) - July 14, 2010

As major automakers announce plans to bring plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles to market, the public is invited to visit the Plug-In 2010 Conference & Exposition Public Night on July 27 to get a first-hand look at the latest plug-in technology innovations, including a variety of cleaner and greener cars that can lower fuel costs, greenhouse gas emissions and our dependence on oil.

Public Night will take place July 27 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, Hall 1 (150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose). Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10 per person. Here is the schedule:


Exposition hall open: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Vehicles scheduled for display (subject to change): the Chevrolet Volt, 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid, Mitsubishi iMiEV, Nissan LEAF, 2010 Prius Plug-In, smart fortwo electric drive, a range-extended electric chassis and more.



Discussion on Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Vehicles: Getting the Message Out: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. - Panel members will discuss their adventures in crafting educational and entertaining messages about plug-in technology, and how the public can help shape a plugged-in future. Scheduled speakers:


Mark Duvall (moderator), director, electric transportation, Electric Power Research Institute


Martin Eberhard, co-founder, Tesla Motors


Bill Nye, "The Science Guy"


Jessie Deeter, producer, Who Killed the Electric Car? and Revenge of the Electric Car


Chelsea Sexton, founder, The Lightning Rod Foundation and former General Motors EV1 specialist


For more information on Plug-In 2010 Public Night, including the list of exhibitors to date, visit www.plugin2010.com (http://www.plugin2010.com). Public Night is sponsored by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. The Plug-In 2010 event organizers are the Electric Power Research Institute and Silicon Valley Leadership Group.

Nevyn
07-14-2010, 12:27 PM
AWW DUDE! Bill Nye will be there!?!?!?!

ItsNotAboutTheMoney
07-14-2010, 01:39 PM
He can talk about his experiences with the Mini-E.

EVuser
07-14-2010, 02:14 PM
Looks like a interesting event until you get to the registration fee. Then looking via the web gets much better.



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