Domestic Fuel

I’m in Phoenix and ready for the fun to begin. Today is set-up day here at the Clean Cities Congress & Expo. That’s why you’ll see vehicles like this Chevrolet Tahoe parked outside prior to going to the trade show floor.

It’s also Cinco de Mayo festival time in downtown Phoenix. I know that was yesterday but the party is today. I also just found out that game 7 of the Phoenix/LA NBA playoffs is here tonight too. It’s definitely going to be a crowded downtown.

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The next time I get to post will probably be from the road somewhere between here and Phoenix for the Clean Cities Congress & Expo. These two good looking bloggerati will be helping me starting with our first meeting tomorrow afternoon at the Phoenix Convention Center.

We’ll have lots of pictures, interviews and even some video clips to share with you as we learn more about alternative fuels.

To help get you fired up about the Clean Cities Congress & Expo I interviewed Kimberly Taylor, Director of Business & Consumer Programs for the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute. She gives us a pre-conference overview of what to expect.

You can listen to my interview with Kimberly here: Kimberly Taylor Interview (9 min MP3)

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The Clean Cities Congress & Expo is about to kick off and so is our coverage here on Domestic Fuel. One of the organizations exhibiting at the show is the National Biodiesel Board. I just visited their office yesterday since I’ll be helping NBB Director of Communications, Jenna Higgins, with a media training workshop on Sunday and we were looking at some camera equipment. So I asked her a couple questions about why the NBB is involved and what she’ll be teaching her workshop participants.

You can listen to my interview with Jenna here: Jenna Higgins Interview (2 min MP3)

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The Clean Cities Congress & Expo is coming up starting this weekend in Phoenix, AZ. I’m looking forward to bringing you all the action and information I can. And guess what? I’ll have help! Guest bloggers. Guest student bloggers. They will bring a fresh and interesting perspective to our coverage of the event. I want to take this opportunity to introduce them to you.

First of all let’s meet Peter West. According to Peter’s bio he sent me: Peter West grew up in a log cabin at the top of a cliff in Colorado. Though the mountains were an amazing place to be, he left them for city life on the East Coast. Currently he is a marketing major at Emerson College in downtown Boston. Welcome to Domestic Fuel Peter. I’m really looking forward to meeting you and working with you.

And our next student blogger is Lauren Ciemniak. I am a straight A student with a 4.0 GPA. I received the outstanding citizen of the year award. I plan to major in journalism in college. I have been dancing for 13 years and I love to travel!Welcome to you too Lauren.

They’ll be writing on Domestic Fuel by the end of the week and start out providing their expectations for this experience. After we get together in Phoenix we’ll work out who will cover what and you can expect to hear and see more. So stay tuned.

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of the Clean Cities Congress is made
possible by these sponsors.

E85 can now be sold in the greater Phoenix area. Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano recently signed a bill into law that will allow the alternative fuel to be available throughout Maricopa County, according to a release from the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition.
“Our deep appreciation is extended to Representative Boone and his associates, as well as Weights and Measures, and the Legislative Staff for an important, well crafted and well needed piece of legislation,” said Colleen Crowninshield, Clean Cities Coordinator of the Tucson Regional Clean Cities Coalition. Good thing – since the Clean Cities Congress will be held in Phoenix May 7-10.

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of the Clean Cities Congress is made
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Have you registered for the Clean Cities Congress May 7-10 in Phoenix yet? If not, here are a few good reasons why you should.
1. John McCain, U.S. Senator from Arizona, will welcome attendees to his home state on Monday, May 8.
2. Dr. Robert Hirsch, Senior Energy Program Advisor at Science Applications International Corporation, will give the keynote address Monday on why peak oil is a global problem of unprecedented proportions that deserves “immediate, serious attention.”
3. Toronto Star Auto Reviewer Jim Kenzie will provide an engaging look at alternative fuel vehicle and advanced technology options that are available in the marketplace today during Tuesday’s general session.
4. Lori Weiss, “Comedienne of an Environmental Nature,” will entertain during the closing general session on Wednesday, May 10.
5. You don’t want to be left out. With an expected 1,500 attendees and 85 exhibitors, this is the largest alternative fuel and vehicle technology gathering in the world.
Register on-line today. You’ll be glad you did!
The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI) and Southern California Gas Company are sponsoring Domestic Fuel coverage of the Congress.

I’m happy to announce that I’ll be blogging the Clean Cities Congress in just a few short weeks. The event takes place May 7 – 10 in Phoenix, AZ.

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI) and its industry partners present unparalleled education and networking opportunities for fleet and policy professionals when it hosts its annual Clean Cities Congress and Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center, May 7-10, 2006.

“This showcase of alternative fuels and vehicles is a solutions-oriented marketplace,” says Annalloyd Thomason, AFVI Executive Director and organizer of the conference. “It is intentionally inclusive of all viable alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies that provide money-saving options for fleets.” The annual Congress features more than 100 speakers and is expected to draw 1,500 participants for 3 days of activities including: workshops, sessions, lectures, networking, a free public forum, and a trade show for industry professionals. The industry partners, official sponsors of the Congress, recommend the event for commercial, utility, and government fleets.

In addition to the AFVI, Southern California Gas Company is sponsoring Domestic Fuel coverage of the Clean Cities Congress. We really appreciate their support and plan to bring you a lot more information before, during and after the event.

Alternative fuels and advanced transportation technologies will be featured at the Clean Cities Congress and Expo 2006, which will be held May 7-10, in Phoenix, Arizona. The theme of this year’s Congress is “Fueling Economic Solutions” with a focus on cost-savings for alternative fuel fleets. “With oil prices nearing $70 a barrel, fleets are taking a financial hit,” said Will Kleindienst, chairman of the 2006 Congress. “Because of substantial incentives in the energy bill and the new cost competitiveness of alternative fuels, we’re attracting potential customers who never even considered using alternative fuels before.” Registration and other information is available on-line.