In two weeks, I’ll be at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas, attending the 2008 Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference & Expo, hosted by the Las Vegas-based Alternative Fuel Vehicles Institute (AFVi). This will be my fourth time at this event, and I can vouch for this being the most important fuel-efficiency and energy independence event of the year for the transportation industry. I strongly urge any fleet manager who is trying to use less petroleum fuel, cut fuel costs, and “green” his or her fleet to attend.

 

Why am I such a big fan? Because the people who attend this event aren’t just flapping their jaws about pie-in-the-sky solutions to our nation’s fuel problems; they’re putting real solutions in place today, and they’re making things happen now. This event, to be held May 11-14, is jam-packed with amazing educational sessions, an eye-popping technology showcase, a fantastic ride-and-drive (with vehicles that can get 175 mpg!) and numerous networking opportunities. And, best of all, Tuesday, May 13th is “Fleet Day,” an entire day dedicated to addressing the needs and concerns of fleet managers and operators. If you are considering biodiesel, natural gas, ethanol, propane or electric vehicles for your fleet, you’ll find an educational session on Fleet Day that will answer your questions and put you in touch with the right people to help you on your way. I’ll even be moderating a panel that day on fuel-saving technologies for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

 

To register for the Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference & Expo, click here.

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