U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Public Affairs

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Julie Ruggiero, (202) 586-4940		 For Immediate Release
March 18, 2008
 
U.S. Department of Energy Official at the New York International Auto Show to Highlight the Administration’s Efforts to Bring Online Clean, Energy Efficient Vehicles
 
WASHINGTON, DC - On Thursday, March 20, 2008, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy John Mizroch, on behalf of Assistant Secretary Andy Karsner, will participate in a press conference at the New York International Auto Show to highlight the Department’s research, development and deployment efforts to bring online more clean and energy-efficient vehicles to help transform how this nation uses power.  Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Mizroch is expected to specifically discuss DOE’s work with the X PRIZE Foundation in an effort to promote education efforts and outreach for the Automotive X PRIZE.  Dr. Peter Diamandis, X PRIZE Foundation CEO and Chairman at the New York International Auto Show, will also join Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Mizroch.

Read more about DOE work on clean, renewable fuels, and advanced vehicle technologies research.

WHO: U.S. Department of Energy Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary John Mizroch
WHAT: Press conference to highlight DOE’s work with the X PRIZE Foundation, vehicle technologies research and education.
WHEN: Thursday, March 20, 2008
1:00 PM EDT
WHERE: The New York International Auto Show
Jacob Javits Center, Crystal Plaza
New York, NY

The Automotive X PRIZE, an international, multi-million dollar competition designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles, will announce its much anticipated title sponsor and multimillion dollar prize purse at the New York International Auto Show.  Learn more about the Automotive X PRIZE.
 
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Public Affairs, Washington, D.C.