I've posted on other forums and hinted on this one, but here's the official announce

Live Green in Plano Expo
May 5, 2007
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Plano Centre

http://www.plano.gov/Departments/Env...in+Plano+Expo/

This is an annual expo that the City of Plano (near Dallas) puts on. Admission is Free and I've been told that there will be reserved parking for Hybrids .

I've submitted a "Speaker Form" and trying to put together a presentation on EcoDriving.

For those in Texas looking to meet up, I'll be there.

 

Hi Dan,
I noticed the deadline for speakers was January, darn. Are there going to be any hybrid specific events or pretty much 'just green?'

I noticed you used the term "EcoDriving" although a lot of buzz has been about hypermiling. Just curious, is "EcoDriving" a term more accepted in Europe and Asia?

Will you bring your paper or presentation to GH afterwards?

Thanks,
Bob Wilson

 

Just between you, me and the rest of the internet, I wouldn't give that rule that much mind. I went ahead and sent it along and called her. She was more than happy to give me time.

As far as the hybrid specific I don't know. "Transportation" is one of the pillars of the Expo, so I'd have to assume they will talk about it. I'd like to cone out a test track, but I don't know if that is going to be feasible or not. I don't know the setup that well. I am asking though.Yep, it's a Euro thing. Chuck brought it to my attention. The reason I went with that, is that it's easier to pitch EcoDriving presentations since the term is self explaining. I prefer Hypermiler myself, but figured I'd get some quisical looks. In the presentation I'll use both terms, but probably use EcoDriving, or just FE in the title.Sure... but I'm not shooting for a technical presentation. I think the phrase "not too technical" was actually in the submission form. I'm just going to give the basics of what a hybrid is, that you don't need to plug it in and that stuff. Most of the driving tips will be centered around maintenance and avoiding speeding and jack rabbit starting. I'll avoid Drafting, DWL and DWoB. Figure the city officials might not want me to present some of the more aggressive techniques.

 

Hi Dan: Are you still planning to be in Plano this weekend?

 

Yep... Trying to finalize my presentation..

 

I am also planning to attend. What time are you speaking? I'll
try and make sure to be there then.

 

10:15 with Tony and 11:30 solo.

 

Speakers:

http://www.plano.gov/Departments/Env...r_schedule.htm

 

I'll be there too.

 

Ohh... Pressures on now.... I'll try to get some slides up for peer review. I'm planing on keeping it real simple... drive slow and check tire pressure.

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