ECO Clean Air Car Fair

 

This is the most comprehensive alternative vehicle, clean fuel and low emissions car fair in the nation!

 

The Car Fair is sponsored by the Environmental and Conservation Organization (ECO) and brings auto dealers and customers together with the latest vehicles that conserve energy and improve air quality.

 

Plus, a wide range of individually owned bio-fueled, electric and alternative vehicles will be on display, along with educational and functional models of bio-fuel production systems.

 

*As a special bonus from the S.E.E. Expo to support the Car Fair, the driver of any alternative-fuel vehicle, (SVO, biofuels, electric, ethanol, and methane), including electric/g as hybrids, will get VIP parking!

 

*Dozens of vehicles from seven area dealers and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) from many sources will be located under the covered outdoor arena, adjacent to the Main Exhibits Indoor Arena. See below for a preliminary list of vehicles anticipated; some specific vehicles subject to availability from dealers.

 

*Local dealers will show their low-emission, high gas-mileage conventional gasoline-powered autos as well as gasoline/electric hybrids.

 

"Folks in Western North Carolina want to improve air quality and support Clean Car technologies," said “Clean Air” event organizer Tom Davis. "The vehicle you drive is an important choice. Our tourism, recreation, and health industries, employers, and quality of life depend on clean, low-emission cars. Visit the Car Fair to see the latest and newest technologies."

 

Hours for the ECO “Clean Air” Car Fair are the same as the Southern Energy & Environment Expo’s, noon to 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24. General admission to the S.E.E. Expo includes the ECO “Clean Air” Car Fair each day.

 

ECO is a regional nonprofit organization that since 1987 has been dedicated to clean air, clean water, recreation, and conservation and preservation of the natural heritage and resources of the mountain region. For more information on the Car Fair, phone the ECO office at 828-692-0385 or visit the website at www.eco-wnc.org.

 

Just Some of the Vehicles Scheduled for 2008 ECO Clean Air Car Fair!

(Please note this is scheduled listing, not all vehicles may be
available over the weekend, depending on dealer availability)

 

 

Hybrids – gas/electric

• Toyota Prius
• Toyota Highlander
• Toyota Camry
• Honda Insight
• Honda Civic
• Honda Accord
• Ford Escape SUV
• Mazda Tribute

 

 

Alternative Fuel Vehicles

• Chevy van converted to CNG - WNCRAQA
• Biodiesels - numerous local citizens & businesses
• Honda GX
• GEM NEVs – Egolf Motors (3)
• Ampmobile
• E 85 Avalanche from SEO
• Propane-powered Mower from Warren Wilson College
• CNG Pickup from City of Asheville

 

 

Gasoline models - All subject to availability at dealerships

• Nissan Frontier pickup
• Nissan Murano SUV
• Nissan Sentra
• Ford Focus Wagon or Sedan
• Ford Freestyle SUV
• Ford Ranger pickup
• Dodge Caravan minivan
• Jeep Liberty diesel
• Chrysler 300
• Toyota Tacoma pickup
• Toyota Sienna
• Camry
• Corolla
• Highlander
• Matrix
• Scion xA
• Chevrolet Cobalt
• Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
• Aveo
• Colorado pickup
• Hyundai Elantra
• Hyundai Accent
• Volvo 50
• Subaru Forrester
• Outback Wagon
• Honda Accord
• Honda Civic
• Honda Odyssey
• Mercury Milan
• Mercury Mariner
• Mazda 3
• Mazda 6
• Mazda Tribute
• Audi A3
• VW New Beetle
• Jetta
• Passat Wagon
• Saturn Ion
• Vue
• Kia Optima
• Rio
• Spectra