By Daily Press staff
The latest transportation technology which may help reduce American dependence on imported oil will be featured on the Third Street Promenade from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, at the Sustainable Transport Village, part of the LA Earth Day celebration.
The exhibit is being sponsored by the Sustainable Transport Club of Santa Monica and affiliated organizations.
“The transportation choices we make have a profound impact on our energy security,” said Councilmember Kevin McKeown. “The good news is that sustainable, affordable, energy-efficient transportation options are available.
“We just need to start using them.” The exhibit will propose sustainable transportation solutions for situations that range from students traveling to UCLA and Santa Monica College; people who live and work on the westside; and people who commute to the westside.
Displays will include bio diesel vehicles, a RAV4 Electric SUV, a Gem Neighborhood Electric Vehicle, several electric motor scooters including the Electric Vehicle Technologies (EVT), electric bikes and skateboards and unique bicycles including commuter, load carrying and folding bikes.
This will be the LA début of the German engineered electric motor scooter called the E-Max. It is possible there will also be a preview of the Vectrix, a full size, freeway legal electric motor scooter scheduled for release later this year. SMC dance students to perform, lecture
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 13, 2006. Read the original PDF.