LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute hosts the 16th Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 9-12. AFVi announced the latest developments in speakers, sponsors and exhibitors.
T. Boone Pickens, founder and chairman of BP Capital Management, has dominated the news in the 18 months since launching the “Pickens Plan,” his national energy campaign. He’s achieved his goal of starting a national conversation and now wants the federal government to bring about change. He’s proven himself to be a powerful voice in addressing the twin threats of economic vulnerability and national security. Mr. Pickens kicks off AF&V 2010 with a Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, May 9.
John Davis is the Emmy Award-winning host, executive producer and creator of MotorWeek, television’s longest running automotive series. Seen by millions of viewers on PBS, Davis was one of the first mainstream media outlets to provide regular coverage of alternative fuels and green vehicle technology. As a trusted and recognized automotive journalist, he has been featured on CNN, Weekend Today, PARADE Magazine and countless media outlets around the country. Davis’ keynote presentation is Tuesday, May 11.
Keynote speakers will be joined by 150 experts presenting topics in 32 concurrent sessions. Timely information will be presented by speakers representing: Argonne National Laboratory; ATDynamics; Booz, Allen, Hamilton; California Energy Commission; CALSTART; Clean Energy; Electric Drive Transportation Association; Ford Motor Company; Hampton Roads Clean Cities; J.D. Power & Associates; LA Freightliner; Luxfer Gas Cylinders; Las Vegas Regional Clean Cities Coalition; Massachusetts Port Authority; National Biodiesel Board; Natural Gas Vehicle Institute; New Haven Clean Cities; Renewable Fuels Association; Rochester Institute of Technology; Rocky Mountain Institute; Roush; South Coast Air Quality Management District; Silver Eagle Manufacturing; Parking Spot; Toyota Motor Company; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; VCA North America; Westport Innovations and Wisconsin Clean Cities.
AF&V 2010 is presented on behalf of AFVi’s sponsors, including: ANGI Energy Systems, Clean Energy, Ford Motor Company, GreenField Compression, Luxfer Gas Cylinders, National Biodiesel Board, Renewable Fuels Association, Robert Bosch, LLC, South Coast Air Quality Management District and Toyota Motor Company. In addition to the sponsors, early exhibitors include AFV Fleet Service, Allied Equipment, BAUER Compressors, Baytech, Chart Inc. – NexGen Fueling, CNG Cylinders International, CP Industries, Creative Bus Sales, Cryostar SAS, Cummins Westport, Dixie Chopper, Eaton, Freightliner Trucks, Gas Equipment Systems, IMPCO Technologies, Jefferson Solenoid Valves, NatGasCar, NaturalDrive Partners, Odyne Systems, Parker Hannifin, PSB Industries, P.C. McKenzie Company, Quantum Tecstar, Rel-Tek, ROTAREX, Southern California Gas Company, Titeflex, Trillium USA, Tulsa Gas Technologies, U.S. Department of Energy, Clean Cities Program, VCA North America , WEH Technologies and Xebec Adsorption.
About the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute
AFVI is an entrepreneurial organization that works through industry to bring people in need of proven transportation technologies together with those who can meet their needs. AFVI is fuel and technology neutral. More information on the conference is available by going to http://www.afv2010.com.
