Friday, October 12, 2012

FLEETS AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES THE FOCUS OF 2012 CLEAN FLEET TECHNOLOGIES CONFERENCE



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.
                             
REGISTER:   To register for CFTC, visit www.houston-cleancities.org/2012_CFTC.htm.
Sponsorship opportunities available at www.houston-cleancities.org/2012_CFTC_sponsor.htm.
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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