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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 02, 2008)— California Center for Sustainable Energy’s (CCSE) free, annual Street Smart Event teaches San Diegans about fuel alternatives and how to get more mileage for their money. The event is being held on July 27th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 8690 Balboa Ave. in Kearny Mesa. A wide variety of alternative fuel vehicles will be on display and green transportation experts will be on hand to answer questions. Attendees will also find out how going green means lower car insurance rates and better loans.
Join us for workshops on ‘hypermiling’ to increase your fuel efficiency and learn about new alternative vehicle technologies and available green transportation options. Keynote speaker Chris Paine, director/creator of the documentary “Who Killed the Electric Car,” will take attendees behind the scenes of the award-winning documentary that investigates the rise and fall of the electric vehicle. In his keynote presentation, Paine will show never-before-seen footage and discuss the seemingly insurmountable challenges of making the film.
Also, learn how to get cash back for the purchase of a new alternative fuel vehicle through the Fueling AlternativesSM Rebate Program funded by the California Air Resources Board. The goal of the program is to reduce vehicle emissions and dependence on petroleum-based fuels in California by encouraging the use of alternative fuel vehicles.
Experience the Solar Taxi and hear from its driver, Louis Palmer, a man on a solar-powered mission. Palmer is driving around the world with help from the sun and is making a stop in San Diego for Steet SmartSM! Palmer is now more than halfway through his trip, in an effort to create awareness regarding fossil-fuel based transportation alternatives. Join us for this unique opportunity to check out Solar Taxi before it’s off to its next destination.
| WHEN: |
Sunday, July 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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California Center for Sustainable Energy
8690 Balboa Ave. Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92123 |
| VISUALS: |
A variety of alternative fuel vehicles on display including the Solar Taxi |
| INTERVIEWS: |
Director of Who Killed the Electric Car, Chris Paine
Solar Taxi, Louis Palmer
Utility Consumers Action Network (UCAN), Charles Langley
CCSE Fueling Alternatives Program Manager, Mary Venables
CCSE Event Manager, Lauri Walker
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| HIGHLIGHTS: |
Keynote presentation by: Chris Paine
Solar Taxi making its way around the world with a tour stop in San Diego at Street SmartSM
Green Transportation Workshops and Vendor Fair
Entertainment
Prize Giveaways
And more…
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For more information, visit www.energycenter.org and www.streetsmartsandiego.org.
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The California Center for Sustainable Energy is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to fostering public policy and programs to facilitate the adoption of clean, reliable, sustainable and efficient energy technologies and practices. For more information on CCSE programs, rebates and services, please visit www.energycenter.org or call 1-866-SDENERGY. |
