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April 4, 2011 Contact: Yvonne Anderson

(W) 405.234.2264 (C)


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (E) yanderson@acogok.org

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fair


for businesses, fleets, students, public

Chesapeake Energy’s Natural Gas American Chopper and Chevy’s 2011 Volt, Motor Trend Car of
the Year will both be on display at the Central Oklahoma Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Vehicle
Fair April 7. Businesses, fleets and the public are encouraged to attend.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- -- In 1998, when Yvonne Anderson began managing a program to advance
awareness of alternative fuel vehicles across Oklahoma, gasoline was running $1.06 a gallon. Rare was
the privately-owned vehicle running on electricity, and only a handful of vehicle fleets were operating
exclusively on compressed natural gas or propane.

But, a lot can change in 13 years.

Today, gasoline is $3.36 a gallon and rock star Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips and his wife, Michele,
can often be seen buzzing around town in their hybrid-electric Prius. Moreover, dozens of small and large
fleets alike are now powered by energy sources that are cleaner and more cost effective than gasoline. The
economic and environmental benefits are a windfall for Oklahoma, and the energy security benefits for
Americans reach from coast-to-coast.

The public will have an opportunity to see firsthand the advancements made with alternative fuel vehicles
at the Central Oklahoma Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fair, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 7, in
the Expo Hall on the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. The fair, which is free to attend, will feature more than
20 exhibitors, workshops, prize drawings, food and beverages.

Featured fuels and technologies include compressed natural gas; electric and hybrid vehicle technology;
LPG Autogas (propane) and E85. On hand to discuss fuels, fleets and technology will be industry experts
and representatives of Oklahoma businesses and government agencies that are saving money at the pump
through alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle usage. In addition, the following vehicles will
be on display for business and government applications, as well as for individual consumers:
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 Chevrolet Volt | 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year (Super Bowl Ad)

 Honda Civic GX NGV – 2011 | “Greenest Vehicle” - American Council for an Energy Efficient
Economy

 Chevrolet Cruze Eco (Video) | 42 mpg highway

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 Chesapeake Energy’s natural gas “American Chopper” bike (See promotional video of
Orange County Choppers taking on the CNG build)

 And, a lineup of advanced technology fuels and vehicles including heavy duty pickup trucks, taxi
cabs, large and small commercial vans, sedans, university transit buses, commercial mowers, and
more.

“We all have a role to play in helping increase our nation’s energy security,” said Anderson, who
manages the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program for the Association of Central Oklahoma
Governments. “It’s also important that we continue to educate ourselves on the clean resources and green
products that are available in the marketplace.”

Workshop Presenters
General Motors – Future outlook for Alternative Fuel Vehicles
American Honda – Honda’s GX Natural Gas Civic – The Fleet Answer to $4 Gas
Chesapeake - Fueling the Future Initiative
OGE Energy Corp. - The Future of Home Energy Automation
CleanFuel Conversions - CNG - Now is the Time!
Oklahoma Community College - Alternative Fuel Technician Certification Training

Exhibitors
Alterna-Tech
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) vehicle conversions for fleets and
individuals; maintenance and support services; fueling station design, engineering, construction and
project management.

American Lung Association


Working to ensure that the air we breathe is clean and safe.

ANGI Energy Systems


Manufacturer of quality natural gas compression equipment and an elite integrator of CNG system design.

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BAF Technologies
BAF is a premier provider of natural gas vehicles. Founded in 1992, and headquartered in Dallas, the
company supports global clients with natural gas vehicle conversions, alternative fuel systems,
application engineering, service and warranty support and research and development. BAF is a subsidiary
of Clean Energy Fuels Corp., the leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America.

Bob Howard Honda


Expert sales and service of the clean-burning natural gas Honda GX - named the 2011 Greenest Vehicle
by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy.

Carter Chevrolet/OEM Systems


Based in Okarche, Oklahoma; vehicle dealership and truck equipment specialist is a national leader in
converting both personal & fleet vehicles to compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel systems.

Chesapeake Energy Corp.


The nation’s second-largest producer of natural gas, a Top 20 producer of oil and natural gas liquids and
the most active driller of new wells in the U.S. will present their Fueling the Future Initiative and discuss
the value of Oklahoma’s greatest natural resource - natural gas.

City of Norman
One of Central Oklahoma’s most proactively energy conscious cities will feature their new Dixie Chopper
CNG commercial mower and the Green Norman energy conservation and alternative fuels fleet plan.

Clean Fuel Conversions


“Drive Blue Live Green” Clean Fuel converts and upfits fleet and personal vehicles to operate on
compressed natural gas (CNG) instead of gasoline.

Ferrellgas
National propane supplier, FerrellAutogas is America’s premier provider of propane autogas. The
FerrellAutogas nationwide supply network means that fleet managers all over America will have the fuel
they need when they need it.

Francis Tuttle Technology Center


Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Oklahoma City, provides training for high school and adult students in
36 different career training programs. In addition, Francis Tuttle offers customized business and industry
training and short term vocational and general interest courses in a variety occupational and general
interest areas. Francis Tuttle has adopted many green initiatives including our POWER (Promoting
Organization-Wide Energy Reduction) Program, incorporating green technologies in new construction,
and recently purchasing two dedicated CNG vehicles for business use.

General Motors
Showcasing the extended range plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt - 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year; the
2011 compressed natural gas Express van, and the super fuel efficient advanced technology Cruze Eco.

J-W Power Company


J-W Power Company has been an industry leader in the leasing, sales and servicing of natural gas
compression equipment in both standard and custom packages for more than 40 years.
Operating the largest privately-owned compression fleet in the United States with compressors ranging in
size from 18 to 1,775 horsepower, J-W Power Company can provide gas compression services tailored
precisely to a customer’s unique set of needs.
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National Bus Sales & Leasing, Inc.
America’s largest commercial bus dealer servicing 16 states through five locations. National Bus Sales
and Leasing, Inc. offers leading expertise in mass transportation and alternative fuel vehicles.

OGE Energy Corp.


Showcasing Smart Technology and Energy Efficiency and presenting The Future of Home Energy
Automation, OGE will lead attendees through the Smart Grid, helping customers more efficiently manage
energy use and costs, including in-home electric vehicle recharging.

Oklahoma City Community College


Oklahoma City Community College offers an Oklahoma State Alternative Fuel Automotive Technician
Certification Course and an “Impco Technologies” Manufacturer’s Installer course. Students train in the
Alternative Energy Lab located in the Transportation Technology Building at the school. Students are
instructed on all aspects of safety including requirements for the repair facility, and regulations found in
NFPA 52, the National Fire Protection Association’s Vehicular Gaseous Fuel Systems Code. Students
receive instruction through lectures, safety documentaries, a course book, hands-on activities, and testing
to ensure that the student has mastered the material covered.

Oklahoma Department Commerce, State Energy Office


Champions the cause of energy efficiency on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy. The office serves
as a convener of ideas, organizations, business and private citizens to practice and identify new ways to
use our energy resources wisely to power our homes, businesses, and transportation. Operated by the
Oklahoma Department of Commerce, the State Energy Office looks at energy efficiency as a tool for
economic development to help sustain and grow Oklahoma communities. The State Energy Office along
with the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments and the U.S. Dept. of Energy is a principal
sponsor of the Central Oklahoma Clean Cities program and coalition.

Oklahoma Liquefied Gas, Inc.


Family owned and operated since 1937. OLG technicians are trained and certified in LPG Autogas
(propane) vehicle conversions and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle conversions.

Oklahoma State University


Fleet and Transit Services have more than 15 cars and 18 buses operating on compressed natural gas, as
well as a new public access CNG station in Stillwater, Okla.

OnCue Express
Opened 10 new CNG refueling sites, and two E85 (85 percent ethanol, 15 percent gasoline) fueling sites
in Oklahoma and the Oklahoma City area. Visit the OnCue Express display where they will be giving
away an Apple iPad and will also feature free samples of their delicious in-store frozen yogurt!

Oklahoma Natural Gas Company


The company saves millions of dollars annually by using compressed natural gas in approximately 600
vehicles –more than half its total fleet. Burning more than 1 million gasoline gallon equivalents of CNG
annually in these high-mileage vehicles significantly reduces smog-forming emissions, as well as
preventing more than two tons of CO2 emissions annually.

Oklahoma State University


OSU Transportation Services has more than 15 cars and 18 buses operating on compressed natural gas, as
well as a new, public access CNG station in Stillwater, Okla.
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Perfection Equipment
Perfection Equipment operates out of two locations in Oklahoma City and offers installation of
equipment, equipment repair, parts installation, and paint and body repair. Perfection carries over 120
lines of truck and industrial parts and over 100 lines of equipment. Perfection Equipment specializes in
up-fitting trucks used by oilfield and specialized service providers and is a subsidiary of Rush Enterprises,
Inc., owner of the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in the United States.

Preferred Service CNG, LLC


Oklahoma City-based CNG conversion company and CNG fast-fill station installer and servicer.
Preferred Service CNG recently completed new CNG fast-fill stations for OnCue Express, Love’s Travel
Stops & County Stores, and Hutchison Oil Company in Oklahoma.

Swagelok Oklahoma
A major developer and manufacturer of fluid system component technologies for alternative fuels.
Swagelok Oklahoma specializes in fittings, valves, tubing, hoses and other parts used in all alternative
fuel services.

Tulsa Technology Center


Tulsa Tech’s Alternative Fuel Technology program focuses on alternative transportation fuels and
advanced vehicle technologies including compressed natural gas, propane, ethanol blends, biofuels,
hybrid electric, and electric solar. From liquid alternative fuels to plug-in electric vehicles, students are
trained to service alternatively powered vehicles as well as use the dynamometer to test power output,
torque, and emissions and compare performance of each fuel

U.S. General Services Administration


GSA offers federal fleets a wide variety of alternative fuel vehicles for either purchase or lease with more
than 250 models available that reduce harmful emissions in the air and help decrease America’s
dependence on foreign oil. GSA is also home to the ever-popular GSA Fleet Auctions where consumers
can find great deals on government-owned alternative fuel cars, vans, and trucks, as well as hybrid
vehicles.

About Clean Cities


Clean Cities is a nationwide government-industry collaborative sponsored by the U.S. Department of
Energy. Its mission is to reduce petroleum consumption in the transportation sector by advancing the use
of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles, alternative fuel blends, idle reduction technologies,
hybrid and electric vehicles, and fuel efficient vehicles and driving practices.

Nearly 90 active Clean Cities coalitions representing more than 8,400 stakeholders are located in
metropolitan areas across the country. Clean Cities draws stakeholders from local, state, and federal
agencies; public health and transportation departments; commercial fleets; transit agencies; and other
government offices; as well as auto manufacturers, car dealers, fuel and equipment suppliers, public
utilities, and nonprofit associations.

Locally, Central Oklahoma Clean Cities was formally established by the Association of Central
Oklahoma Governments in 1995. It received official U.S. Department of Energy designation as the
country’s 48th Clean Cities coalition in 1996. Central Oklahoma Clean Cities is locally funded by the
Association of Central Oklahoma Governments, the U.S. Department of Energy, the State Energy Office
at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, and more than 50 government and industry stakeholder
members.

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