WHAT:
As part of its Clean Cities/Clean Vehicles initiative, the Houston-Galveston Area Council
(H-GAC) is hosting the seventh annual Clean Fleet Technologies Conference:
Fueling the Choice. This year’s event offers interactive panel
discussions and learning sessions focused on the latest and greatest in
alternative fuels and fleet technologies.
Attendees will convene at CFTC to explore a broad range of topics, including but
not limited to: funding opportunities for advanced vehicles, fleet maintenance
and transportation, alternative fuel infrastructure developments and
energy/transportation policy.
Additional
CFTC offerings include exhibit hall displays, a vehicle “Ride & Drive”
experience, alternative fueled equipment displays and a networking reception.
Houston City Councilwoman Melissa Noriega will open the conference, with Jon
Coleman, the Ford Motor Company Sustainability & Technology Officer, as the
keynote speaker.
WHEN: Thursday,
November 15, 2012
Registration:
7:30 a.m.
Conference: 8:30
a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Reception: 3:45
p.m.
WHERE:
George R. Brown Convention Center (Downtown Houston)
1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
COST:
$75 per attendee
School district staff and elected
officials’ fees are waived.
For
sponsorship information call Claire Quinn at 713-970-2112 or email Claire.Quinn@edelman.com
MORE:
About Clean Cities/Clean Vehicles
The Houston-Galveston Area Council’s
Clean Cities/Clean Vehicles Program serves the Houston-Galveston area,
including Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery
and Waller counties. The primary goal of the Clean Cities/Clean Vehicles
Program is to reduce the emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic
compounds (VOC) and particulate matter (PM) emissions. This program also seeks
to maximize the use of clean fuel vehicles (low emissions) operating within the
Houston region in order to improve air quality, achieve energy independence and
stimulate economic growth.
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