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General Electric Drive Information Sites
San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) www.sanbag.ca.gov
SANBAG is the Council of Governments and Transportation Commission for San Bernardino County. The site has information about current transportation projects underway in the San Bernardino area, as well as information for commuters. Further, the web site contains funding alerts for individuals and companies looking to obtain project funding and/or assistance.
Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition www.fuelcellsohio.org
OFCC represents the Ohio fuel cell community to multiple audiences, seeks to expand market access, fosters technological innovation, and advances the competitiveness of the Ohio fuel cell community. OFCC member organizations value their collaborative work in public education, information sharing, and better linking the academic and industrial communities. OFCC provides thought leadership on issues and policies that affect the worldwide fuel cell industry via advocacy and government relations.
General Electric Drive Information Sites
Many web sites disseminate information on EDs or report industry news and developments. A few of these, which “house” specific EV-related information, are provided here.
TheAdvanced Transportation Technology Institute (ATTI), a nonprofit organization, promotes the design, production, and use of battery-powered electric and hybridelectric vehicles. The organization supports individuals and organizations interested in learning more about electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, particularly electric buses.
AFVI was formed by Leo and Annalloyd Thomason, who each have more than 20 years’ experience in the alternative fuels industry. In 1989, following more than five years’ natural gas vehicle market development work for Southwest Gas Corporation and Lone Star Gas Company, the Thomasons founded Thomason & Associates. The company quickly became a nationally known consulting firm that specialized in the market development and use of alternative transportation fuels, particularly natural gas. In this capacity, they incorporated the California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition and worked extensively with the California Legislature, the California Air Resources Board, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, and other government agencies to establish policies and programs favorable towards alternative fuels. Thomason & Associates also conducted market research and analyses, developed dozens of alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) business plans, and assisted clients in creating markets for their AFV products and services.
Association for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles www.asne.nl/
ASNE is the Dutch division of the Association Européenne des Véhicules Electriques Routiers (AVERE), an association founded under the auspices of the European Community. The goal of ASNE is to encourage the easy use of totally or partly (hybrid) electric vehicles and vehicles with other alternative propulsion systems in road traffic.
California Fuel Cell Partnership www.cafcp.org
Introduced in April 1999 and comprised of the world's largest automakers, energy providers, fuel cell manufacturers, and government agencies, the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) evaluates fuel cell vehicles in real-world driving conditions, explores ways to bring fuel cell vehicles to market, and educates the public on the benefits of the technology. The CaFCP primary goals aim to demonstrate vehicle technology by operating and testing the vehicles under real-world conditions in California; demonstrate the viability of alternative fuel infrastructure technology, including hydrogen and methanol stations; explore the path to commercialization, from identifying potential problems to developing solutions; and increase public awareness and enhance opinion about fuel cell electric vehicles, preparing the market for commercialization. Fuel Cells 2003 www.fuelcells.org
The online Fuel Cell Information Center. Hydrogen Now! www.hydrogennow.org
The mission of Hydrogen Now! is to educate and motivate the public to seek and use hydrogen and renewable energy technologies for greater energy independence and improved air quality.
National Hydrogen Association www.hydrogenus.org
The National Hydrogen Association is a membership organization founded by a group of ten industry, university, research, and small business members in 1989. Today the NHA's membership has grown to nearly 70 members, including representatives from the automobile industry; aerospace; federal, state, and local government; energy providers; and many other industry stakeholders. The NHA serves as a catalyst for information exchange and cooperative projects and provides the setting for mutual support among industry, government, and research/academic organizations. ZEVInfo www.zevinfo.com
Designed by the California ZEV Education and Outreach Group, which was established under the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) ZEV Program. The basis of the web site is to serve as a “one-stop-shop” for information on electric drive products in California. Moreover, the web site’s goal is to inform the public of the benefits and availability of advanced electric drive technologies, from early deployment and on into the future.
