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National AFV Day Odyssey 2006
DOE/Clean Cities Web Cast
July 26, 2006 Al Ebron, Judy Moore & Julie Whiteman
www.nationalafvdayodyssey.org
Agenda
• NAFTC Introduction• Odyssey Overview• Odyssey “teaser” Video• 2006 Event Status• Conducting a Local Event• NAFTC Support• Questions
National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC)
Introduction
•Headquartered at
West Virginia University
•27 National Training Centers
•70+ Affiliate and Associate Members
“To improve air quality and decrease U.S. dependence on foreign oil by promoting, supporting, and expanding the use of advanced technology vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles.”
Mission Statement
• Curriculum Development• Competency-based Training• Consumer Education & Outreach
About Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Advanced Technology Vehicles
The NAFTC Provides
• The Only Nationwide AFV Training Organization
• Standardized Curriculum• Industry Experts• Latest Technologies
• A national alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) and advanced technology vehicle public awareness event held on one day, October 12, 2006, in multiple locations nationwide.
• All sites will meet the same goals and objectives, yet tailor each individual event to sustain the local needs and characteristics of the target audience.
• This nationwide, one-day event will be an informative and exciting presentation of the powerful impact made in choosing to use an AFV or advanced technology vehicle.
What is Odyssey?
• 2002 Event– Held at 51 sites in 31 states with over 17,000
in attendance.
• 2004 Event– Held at 54 sites in 34 states and two
Canadian Provinces with almost 25,000 in attendance and reaching over 24 million individuals through media coverage.
Dinner for
Clean Cities Coordinators –
Held During Clean Cities Conference in Phoenix!
Sites
47 Sites at Present
+ 4 Just Waiting on LOA
+ 6 Interested
= 57
Goal = 75
2006 Event Status
New Odyssey Web Site
National Kickoff Site
• Considering several options– DOT
– Orlando
• Will decide in next two or three weeks
Sponsor/Partners
• OEM Sponsorship Pending
(DaimlerChrysler, Honda, Toyota & GM)• Industry support (trade associations, etc.)• US DOE Supporting• US EPA Supporting• US DOT Supporting• US GSA Supporting• NAFTC, West Virginia University• US DOE Clean Cities Coalitions
Local Site Event Logistics – Fundamentals of Odyssey
• Benefits of Hosting• Being an Official Site / NAFTC Deliverables • Who to target with your local event• Unique Ideas for 2006 Events
Conducting a Local Event
Benefits of Hosting
• Showcases your program at the national level• Enhances your funding opportunities• Odyssey meets goals of your ongoing advanced-
technology vehicle/clean air projects• Increases exposure of your advanced-technology
vehicle programs to potential sponsors, other decision-makers, potential clients, and colleagues
• Promotes local support for national energy initiatives and environmental objectives
Being an Official Site
• Sign and return Letter of Agreement• Conduct an event on or around October 12, 2006
dedicated to promoting the use of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles
• Document event with pictures, video, etc. & send to NAFTC
• Return participant surveys and site coordinator evaluations to NAFTC by October 31, 2006.
All You Have to Do is:
Choosing Your Target Audience
• Civic-Minded Organizations and Individuals
• Decision Makers
• Technicians
• Students
• Fleet Owners
• Automotive Workforce
• State and Federal agencies
• Health and Environmental Organizations
• Car Dealerships
• Fire Departments and other regulatory agencies
• OEMs
• Fuel suppliers
• Educators
Unique Ideas for 2006 Events
• Orlando, Florida – Combining efforts to host large-scale event involving Universal Studios, various fleet operators, etc.
• Schenectady Museum, NY – Unveiling of alternative fuel display. Will be bussing in students from local schools to learn about alternative fuels.
• Germany – Concert benefiting the alternative fuels movement.
• Statewide ride-and-drives, alternative fuel vehicle displays, information fairs, etc.
NAFTC Support
• Site Coordinators Notebook– Everything you need to conduct an event:
- Activity suggestions and ideas- Sample press releases, PSA’s, media alerts, etc.- Agenda aids
• Graphics and Templates CD- Electronic Version of Odyssey Logo and Slogan
(in various formats) - Customizable promotional materials such as
banner art, posters, agendas, thank you letters, media new releases and more!
NAFTC Support Continued…
• Provide national promotion and create national media campaign • Develop and supply materials to participating sites• Recruit and coordinate national organizations to provide support
and/or materials for local site events• Provide national Web site that recognizes all participating sites
individually and highlights their events• Compile and distribute a national evaluation report to key
industry leaders, Congress, national sponsors, coordinators, and others.
• Provide each participating site individual feedback and appropriate national recognition
Questions?
Contact Information
National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium
Ridgeview Business Park1100 Frederick LaneMorgantown, WV 26508(304) 293-7882(304) 293-6944 fax
www.nationalafvdayodyssey.org www.naftc.wvu.edu