The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute will host the Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference + Expo 2008 in Las Vegas May 11-14.


The fuel- and technology-neutral conference features the fuels, vehicles and technologies available today that provide an alternative to fossil fuels. Fifty sessions will cover topics such as legislation, funding, product availability, plug-in hybrids, ports, EPA engine standards, biofuels updates, electric drive advances, plus tours of Las Vegas city, transit, water district and taxi operation facilities.

"Fossil fuel based mobility is giving way to new demands for greater fuel efficiency, cleaner vehicles, and alternatives to petroleum. Those hardest hit are the fleet managers trying to navigate this new terrain. This conference presents the available options that will steer us to our transportation future," said Annalloyd Thomason, AFVi executive director.

More than 200 speakers will be making presentations in the general and concurrent sessions, as well as in Expo Hall's "Technology Showcase." Among the companies represented by speakers are AutoblogGreen, California Fuel Cell Partnership, Central Indiana Clean Cities Alliance, Edmunds.com, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Environmental Protection Agency, Google, Navy Exchange Arlington, Odyne, Pacific Gas & Electric, UPS, VeraSun Energy, and spokespeople from all participating auto manufacturers.

More info: www.afvi.org/NationalConference2008/