GREEN DRIVE$ 2013: Alternative Fuels - Seminars & Vehicles
May 9 from 8:30am until 4:45pm
What is GREEN DRIVE$? Two events in one day:
- A full day of educational seminars where you will hear from industry experts, including major auto makers, on their latest developments, and get the chance to meet and mingle with alternative fuel service providers.
- A green vehicle and equipment expo (open to the public): check out the latest clean fuel vehicles and cutting edge green technologies on display.
These events are for anyone and everyone interested in learning more about alternative fuels, whether your want a basic introduction or you want to fine tune your knowledge of the technologies.
If you are interested in displaying your clean fuel vehicle or equipment, please email Bethany at bethany.kraseman@chicagocleancities.org<.

SCARCE is co-hosting, along with the Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition, GREEN DRIVE$, a green vehicle event on May 9th. The parking lot will be full of alternative fuel vehicles. The day's agenda includes seminars and lunch and the chance to view a variety of green vehicles. Due to the generosity of our three sponsors, Trillium CNG, NGV RePower, and ANGA, the seminar series and expo is NOW FREE! Registration is still necessary to reserve your place in the seminars and to receive a FREE lunch!
These events are for anyone and everyone interested in learning more about alternative fuels, whether your want a basic introduction or you want to fine tune your knowledge of the technologies. See the day's agenda below:
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8:00 – 8:30
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Registration
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8:30 – 8:45
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Introduction
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8:45 - 9:25
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Introduction to Alternative Fuels
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9:30 - 10:10
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Panel of Vehicle Manufacturers –where we are heading
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10:10 - 10:30
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FORD
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10:30 – 10:50
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GM
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10:50 - 11:10
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CHRYSLER
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11:10 – 11:30
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Honda
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11:30 – 11:50
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Toyota
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11:50 – 12:15
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Visit with Vendors
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12:10 – 12:45
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LUNCH
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12:45 - 1:15
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Introduction to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
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1:20 – 1:45
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HD Trucks on CNG, retrofits, new
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1:50 – 2:15
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CNG Conversions and new
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2:20 – 2:45
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CNG Stations
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2:50 – 3:15
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Electric Vehicles
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3:20 – 3:45
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Electric charging stations
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3:50 – 4:15
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Funding
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