City of South Pasadena to Present its Second
Clean-Air Car Show and Film Festival

While enduring record-high gasoline prices, continuing to breathe unhealthful air, and facing increased effects from global warming, more and more Southern Californians are asking, “What can I do to save money AND save the planet?”

 One of the things people can do to reduce their “carbon footprint” and cut back on the amount of pricey gasoline they buy is to seek alternatives to gas-guzzling cars that pollute the air and keep costing more to operate.  To help the public learn more about clean-air cars and other eco-friendly options for transportation, the City of South Pasadena, in association with State Senator Gilbert Cedillo and Assemblymember Anthony Portantino, invites all Southland residents to the Clean-Air Car Show and Film Festival!

 This free event will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2008, from 11 am to 6 pm on El Centro Street between Fair Oaks Avenue and Mound Avenue in the City of South Pasadena.  The show will be part of an effort to promote cleaner, more efficient alternatives to the gasoline-powered internal combustion engine by showcasing emerging alternatives like Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), PZEV (Partial Zero Emission Vehicles) and Biodiesel vehicles.

 “The City of South Pasadena is proud to once again partner with Senator Cedillo and Assemblymember Portantino to share this free Clean-Air Car Show and Film Festival with our friends and neighbors throughout Southern California,” said Michael Cacciotti, Councilmember of the City of South Pasadena, and Governing Board Member of the South Coast Air Quality Management District representing the Cities of Los Angeles County, Eastern Region.

“The success of last year’s inaugural event demonstrated that the public is eager to learn about the new technologies that can lead to cleaner, more healthful air for people and pets, help reduce our nation’s dependence on foreign oil, address growing concerns over global warming, and strengthen our national and economic security," Cacciotti added.

The South Pasadena Clean-Air Car Show and Film Festival will feature:

• Nearly 30 state-of-the art and next-generation technology vehicles, many of which are already commercially available; 

• Free movies shown on the big screen in the historic Rialto Theatre;

• Informational exhibits from environmental, health, energy, automotive and transportation organizations;

• Mini-seminars on topics like climate change, harmful effects of vehicle emissions on people and pets, tax incentives for alternative fuels, and mass transit options;

• Visits from local dignitaries, elected officials, and community leaders;

• Free water, free snacks, and free give-aways (while supplies last), as well as food for purchase;

• Free kids activities, and fun for the whole family!

EVENT ELEMENTS
All Schedules, Exhibitors, Speakers, and Movies are Subject to Change

Car Exhibits
Clean-Air Vehicles scheduled to be exhibited include:

• Plug-in Hybrid Energy CS/Toyota  Prius and Hydrogen Fuel Cell-powered vehicle TBA  from the South Coast Air Quality Management District, Diamond Bar, CA

• Electric eBox (Scion xB) from AC Propulsion, San Dimas, CA

• CNG Honda Civic GX from the Clean Cities Partnership, Diamond Bar, CA

• Vegetable oil-powered 1982 Mercedes 2D Coupe from Third Planet Energy, Granada Hills, CA

• Hydrogen-powered BMW Hydrogen 7 from BMW Clean Energy, Oxnard, CA

• PZEV Ford Focus and Hybrid Ford Escape from Pasadena Ford, Pasadena, CA

• Solar-electric Cruise Car Sunray Golf Cart and Kudo Neighborhood vehicle from Cruise Cars, Inc., Lakeport, CA

• Fuel Cell Honda FCXH2 from the Environmental Affairs Department – City of Los Angeles

• CNG transit bus from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)

• Electric Zenn Car and Dymac D3020E Mini-truck from Environmental Motors, Glendale, CA

• PZEV Volkswagen Jetta from VW-Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

• CNG Street Sweeper and Diesel-conversion Highway Truck from the California Department of Transportation, District 7

• Hybrid Nissan Altima from Glendale Nissan, Glendale, CA

• Electric Miles ZX40S Car and Miles ZX40ST Truck from Miles Electric Vehicles, Santa Monica, CA

• LNG Kenworth T-800 Tractor from the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County

• CNG Chevy Silverado 2500 pick-up truck from the Southern California Gas Co.

• Hybrid Chevy from Chevy Hybrid Street Team, Cincinnati, OH

• Fuel Cell Mercedes Benz F-Cell from the California Fuel Cell Partnership, Diamond Bar, CA

• Hybrid Chevy Tahoe and Honda Civic from Sierra Auto Cars, Monrovia, CA

• Electric Chrysler Gem car from Star Chrysler, Glendale, CA

Special Exhibits

A unique exhibit will be the first high school-designed hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in the United States, the "Infusion".  A project of the Los Altos Academy of Engineering at Los Altos High School in Hacienda Heights, CA, the "Infusion" won first place in the hydrogen fuel cell category at last year's Shell Eco-marathon Competition by attaining mileage of 1038 miles per gallon.

Another exciting display will be the "Super Eagle II", a supermileage vehicle built by engineering students at California State University at Los Angeles (Cal State LA).  With a carbon-fiber body and frame, and a modified fuel-injection engine, the "Super Eagle" was just named "Best Looking Vehicle" at the recent Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Supermileage^® competition in Marshall, Michigan.

In addition to the clean-air vehicles, the California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Automotive Repair, will display a gas-powered Acura Integra illegally modified for street racing that causes greatly increased pollution.

A special highlight will be a visit (11 am – 3 pm) from the Pasadena Humane Society’s Mobile Outreach Unit, which will bring a selection of adoptable dogs and cats as well as information on the harmful effects of air pollution on pets. 

Plus, the South Pasadena Police Department will be demonstrating their new T3 Personal Transporter Vehicles. 

Informational Exhibits

Supplementing the vehicle exhibits and displays will be informational exhibits from health, environmental, energy, automotive and transportation organizations. Scheduled presenters include:

• American Cancer Society

• American Lung Association

• Banik Chiropractic Health Care

• Bank of America

• California Green Designs

• Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension

• Northeast Trees

• Sierra Club

• Southern California Transit Advocates

• South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

• Southern California Edison

• The Ozone Man

• Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District

• Wells Fargo Bank

Program Stage & Welcoming Ceremony

A major focal point will be the Program Stage sheltered by a 40’ x 60’ tent.  The first activity on the stage will be the Welcoming Ceremony from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm.  Scheduled to join Host Councilmember Michael Cacciotti of South Pasadena are:

• Adam Schiff, U.S. Representative – CA, 29th District

• Gilbert Cedillo, State Senator, 22nd District

• Anthony Portantino, Assemblymember, 44th District

• Michael Antonovich, Los Angeles County Supervisor. Fifth District, and Governing Board Member, South Coast Air Quality Management District

• Bill Bogaard, Mayor of the City of Pasadena

• Don Eggleston, President, Board of Education, South Pasadena Unified School District

• Ed Begley, Jr., Actor and Environmentalist

 Program Stage and Mini-seminars

Following the Welcoming Ceremony on the Program Stage will be a series of mini-seminars throughout the afternoon designed to engage and enlighten event-goers on a wide variety of topics from leading experts.  Scheduled speakers are:

Free Movies

A uniquely South Pasadena component is the Free Film Festival presented in the historic Rialto Theatre immediately adjacent to the event site at 1023 Fair Oaks Avenue.  One of the last remaining single-screen movie palaces in the Los Angeles area, the beautiful Rialto Theatre reflects a unique blend of Spanish Baroque and Egyptian stylings. 

Movies scheduled to be presented free-of-charge are:

The concession stand in the Rialto Theatre will be open during the screenings and their items will be for sale at their usual prices.

 Refreshments

In addition to the exhibits, free water will be distributed courtesy of Splash Water.  Free snacks will be provided while supplies last courtesy of Ralphs.   For those looking to enjoy lunch and/or dinner at the event, food will be available for purchase from the following vendors:

• Mama's Brick Oven Pizza
• Wok and Grill BBQ
• All-American Polish
• Jamba Juice
• Los Pibos Shaved Ice

EVENT SPONSORS

The South Pasadena Clean-Air Car Show & Film Festival is sponsored by:

PLATINUM SPONSORS

• Athens Services
• City of South Pasadena
• South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD)
• Southern California Edison

SILVER SPONSORS

• California Green Designs
• South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
• State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Automotive Repair
• Union Pacific Railroad
• Vons Foundation
• Wells Fargo Bank

BRONZE SPONSORS

• Banik Chiropractic Health Center
• Bank of America
• Burke-Triolo Studios
• Jones & Mayer Attorneys-at-Law
• Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
• Miles Electric Vehicles
• Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
• State of California Department of Transportation/Caltrans
• Southern California Gas Company
• The Ozone Man
• Third Planet Energy, Inc.
• Transtech
• Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District

MEDIA SPONSORS

•  Pasadena Star-News
• Pasadena Weekly
• San Marino Tribune

The City of South Pasadena gratefully thanks the sponsors of the Clean-Air Car Show & Film Festival for helping bring this free special event to the people of Southern California.

The City also acknowledges and thanks Scott Feldmann and the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce for designing the event logo and donating its usage rights.

EVENT PARKING & MASS TRANSIT

El Centro Street will be closed to traffic between Fair Oaks Avenue and Mound Avenue during the event.  Parking will be available in the Mission Oaks Parking Lot immediately north of the event off Mission Street, behind Wells Fargo Bank at El Centro Street and Fair Oaks Avenue, and in the City lot at Hope Street and Mound Avenue.  Additional event parking will be available near the site and marked by signs.

The City of South Pasadena Clean-Air Car Show & Film Festival is easily accessible by public transportation.  Ride the Metro Gold Line to Mission Station and a free shuttle will take you directly to the event.

From the 210 Freeway, exit at Fair Oaks Avenue and travel south to Mission Street.  Turn right on Mission Street and travel west to Mound Avenue.

From the 10 Freeway, exit at Fremont Street and travel north to Mission Street.  Turn right at Mission Street and travel east to Mound Avenue.

From the 110 Freeway, exit at Fair Oaks Avenue, turn right, and proceed south to Mission Street. Turn right on Mission Street and travel west to Mound Avenue.

EVENT CITY

The City of South Pasadena is a full-service city of 25,000 that maintains our own Police and Fire departments, an active Parks and Recreation program and an outstanding Public Library.  South Pasadena is known for our commitment to an excellent public school system and our support for a thriving business community with unique shops and restaurants.  All of these things help create the small town atmosphere that makes South Pasadena one of Southern California's most desirable locations.

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