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Test Drive Alternative Transportation Vehicles Of The Future Today In Santa Monica At Expo:

Alternative Transportation Expo and ConferenceSeptember 30 and October 1Free

The sixth annual Alternative Transportation Expo and Conference (AltCar) will be held today and tomorrow in Santa Monica from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The community is invited to test drive the alternative transportation vehicles of the future.

The event is the best attended and the most extensive presentation of across the board alternative technology vehicles, alternative transportation, urban planning, energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction options.

Alternative transportation experts will share ways to use less energy and reduce carbon footprints without making big lifestyle changes.

The free two-day event provides one of the most extensive presentations of Alternative technology vehicles and transportation, infrastructure, renewable energies, energy efficiency and urban planning found worldwide.

The AltCar Ride and Drive Area will offer a rare hands-on experience with all technologies.

Alternative Transportation Expo and Conference

Friday September 30 and Saturday, October 1

Free, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

1855 Main Street

www.altcarexpo.com

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