[Oeva-list] The Business Case for Clean Cars and "Green" Fleets

[R Olson]

On Apr 6, 2005, at 2:46 PM, Chris Hagerbaumer wrote:

> Oregon Environmental Council Forum for Business & the Environment
> The Business Case for Clean Cars and "Green" Fleets
> April 21, 2005 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
> Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 SW Salmon, Portland
>
> As gas prices climb, businesses and individuals are beginning to 
> recognize that gas sipping cars make sense for their bottom line. 
> Oregonians are purchasing hybrid gas-electric cars at a rate five 
> times higher than the national average. Many fleets are not only 
> “going green,” but also saving money by downsizing vehicles, 
> purchasing hybrids, and outsourcing services to “car sharing” 
> companies. Bob Epstein, CEO of Environmental Entrepreneurs, and Deron 
> Lovaas, Vehicles Campaign Director & Deputy Director for the Smart 
> Growth and Transportation Program of the Natural Resources Defense 
> Council, will discuss cutting edge strategies for fleet managers and 
> the nation's first tailpipe standards to limit greenhouse gas 
> pollution from cars. 

Did anyone from OEVA get a chance to attend this? Were there any big 
corp names locally that were involved that might be possible OEVA 
sponsors or partners?

...Ross...