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Published on Sunday, 25 September 2011 05:00

Written by FilmFestival Traveler Staff

The 6th Annual AltCar Expo is being held September 30 - October 1, 2011 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California.  

The Alternative Energy & Transportation Conference and Expo hosts one of the most extensive presentations of Alternative Technology vehicles and transportation, infrastructure, renewable energies, energy efficiency and urban planning found worldwide.

General Sessions include a couple of screenings:

The Right to Breathe, the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s recently completed documentary, discusses air quality issues in Southern California from an emotionally powerful and personal perspective. Produced by award-winning filmmaker Alexandre Philippe, the film aims to make viewers aware of the serious health effects of air pollution while also inspiring them to participate in practical solutions.

Also screening are some clips from the new documentary Revenge of the Electric Car, directed by Chris Paine, along with the new electric motorcycle racing DVD Charge!

Paine will host a panel which includes Mark Neale, the director of Charge!, an activist from Who Killed the Electric Car? and car makers featured in both Paine‛s films.

Other panels are:

Annual AltCar Tech Debate – The annual debate reviews the most current information, benefits and challenges of electric, hydrogen, natural gas, biodiesel , propane, E85 and hybrid technology vehicles and infrastructure.

Electric Vehicles & Infrastructure – An overview of the fast changing picture of available electric vehicles, charging options and the plans to create and provide the energy required.

Several vehicles -- more than the two or three usually on display -- will be available in the Ride & Drive Area. In addition to the Chevy, Ford, Honda, Nissan and Toyota green cars, attendees get to try out some original vehicles:

CODA – The four-door, five-passenger sedan is the first available all-electric sedan from an all-electric car company. This battery electric vehicle (BEV) is capable of providing a dependable all-season range of 90 to 120 miles on a single charge at an electronically limited top speed of 80 mph. CODA’s core technology is an advanced Lithium-ion battery system.  

Mitsubishi i – The 100% electric Mitsubishi produces zero on-road emissions. With its proprietary MiEV operating system, the Mitsubishi i achieved a stunning 112 MPGe rating compared to the Nissan Leaf which came in at 99 MPGe.

FireFly™  – From Good Earth Energy Conservation, this car is electronically governed at 40 mph, normal operation averages 60 miles per charge.

smart fortwo and smart fortwo electric drive – The second generation smart fortwo electric drive is powered by a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 16.5 kWh for a range of approximately 63 miles. The battery can be charged at any garage wallbox or public charging station, as well as any household socket.

Wheego LiFe – This two-seater all-electric vehicle gets about 100 miles per charge, with charging time about 5 hours on a 220V/240V outlet.  

On display on the Showroom Floor are these new vehicles:

AQMD Quantum Escape PHEV – This hybrid gets 35 miles all electric range (with constant vehicle speed under 38 mph) and fuel economy an estimated 40 mpg.

Fisker Karma – The Plug-in Hybrid is the first true electric luxury vehicle with extended range. The patented Fisker EVer™ technology permits up to 50 miles of electric driving, after which the internal combustion engine engages to support the electric motors for a range of 250 miles. Charging time is between 6 and 14 hours.

Island Green Motors

• All Electric SUV – Pure electric SUVs average 62 miles maximum range, at a top speed of 75 mph.
• E-scooter – The scooter comes in 2 models. The 5 KW can go to 55 mph with a nominal range of around 55 miles, and the 3 KW can go to 40 mph with a nominal range of 40 miles.

For more information, visit http://altcarexpo.com.

AltCar Expo 2011
September 30 - October 1, 2011

Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401-3209
310-458-8551
www.santamonicacivic.org

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