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To: BMWIN who wrote (2733)	6/11/1998 8:49:00 AM
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The following is from newspage.com lternative Fuel Expo Lets Consumers Drive the Future June 11, 1998 YPSILANTI, Mich., June 10 /PRNewswire/ via NewsEdge Corporation -- They are in the media almost every day -- but most consumers have not actually driven one. But that's about to change when the 6th Annual Environmental Vehicles & Alternative Fuels Conference and Exposition (EnV'98) opens next week and Michigan consumers get their first chance ever to drive vehicles powered by electricity and other alternative fuels, including ethanol, natural gas and propane. Recognizing the growing mainstream appeal of alternative fuel vehicles, this year's EnV'98 will be held at the Marriott at Eagle Crest in Ypsilanti June 14-17 and includes a public day scheduled specifically to allow the public to drive the world's most technologically-advanced and environmentally- friendly vehicles. EnV'98 will bring together top alternative fuel experts from around the world to discuss automotive design and technological advancements, infrastructure development and solutions to commercialization issues. "If you have never driven an electric vehicle, you cannot imagine the sensation of quietly beating every car next to you off the start line," says Ross Witschonke, EnV'98 co-chair and president of the new electric drive company established as a joint venture with Ford, Daimler-Benz and Ballard Power Systems. "Electric and alternative fuel vehicles are clean, high performance vehicles but best of all, they're fun to drive." Largest public AFV ride and drive in Michigan For the first time in Michigan, public admission to EnV'98 will allow consumers to test drive state-of-the-art alternative fuel vehicles from the world's automakers. Cars and trucks will be available for visitors to indulge their curiosity. Among the companies participating in the public ride and drive are Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan and Toyota. "We consider this a market research opportunity for automakers," says Jim Seaba, Honda R&D North America and co-chair of EnV'98. "People will get the thrill of driving an electric vehicle and we will get the feedback from their experience with it." To test drive a vehicle, drivers must hold a valid driver's license and be a minimum of eighteen years old. The public ride and drive takes place Sunday, June 14, 1-4 p.m. at the Marriott at Eagle Crest in Ypsilanti, Michigan. EnV'98 is sponsored by The Engineering Society (ESD). ESD is the largest multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific society of its kind with members throughout the Great Lakes Region. ESD unites engineers, scientists and those in related technical fields in a growing financially stable organization to enhance professional development, advance technology and promote the engineering and scientific professions, thereby enabling their positive contributions to society. SOURCE Environmental Vehicles & Alternative Fuels Conference and Exposition /CONTACT: Maureen Sullivan or Dianna Gutierrez of ASG Renaissance Public Affairs, 313-336-3770/ CO: Environmental Vehicles & Alternative Fuels Conference and Exposition; The Engineering Society ST: Michigan IN: AUT ENV SU: