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KAT's Hybrid-electric, Propane-fired Trolleys - 12/7/03
Fun Buggies in Pigeon Forge, TN - 9/16/03
Alcoa Police Department, Alcoa, TN - 9/11/03
Little River Round-up in Maryville, TN - 4/12/03
Dollywood Parade in Sevierville, TN - 4/4/03
Washington Days - 3/03
Greeneville Regional Environmental Conference - 3/03
The ETCFC's borrowed Honda Civic GX

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KAT's Hybrid-electric, Propane-fired Trolleys - 12/7/03
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is definitely a leader in alt fuels in East TN--they have their own Clean Fuels Program--and these trolleys are their second step into alt fuels (the first was dedicated-propane vans, the third will most likely be the use B20 in larger buses). These trolleys are from Ebus, and will run on two fuels: electricity and propane. The batteries can be plugged in directly to charge them, and the turbine runs on propane which also charges the batteries. Lastly, the regenerative braking system utilizes braking energy to charge the batteries. Hybrid efficiency and alternative fuel... a super combination.

Barry Greenberg says "Here it is!"	Mark Hairr, KAT GM, shows the microturbine and main electronics	Ken shows one of the two battery banks	The propane tank
Rear interior	Front interior	The propane sweeper!

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Fun Buggies in Pigeon Forge, TN - 9/16/03
These pictures are of some of the NEVs that Fun Buggies has at their Pigeon Forge location (they also have a Gatlinburg Location). Fun Buggies rents the NEVs to provide a more fun (in addition to pollution-free) way to move around the Pigeon Forge area. See for yourself.

One of the Fun Buggies with a patriotic theme -- God Bless America -- perfect for an American Fuel Vehicle (AFV)!	Spiderman!	The Jungle Car	Several NEVs lined up
The All American	Side shot of the All American	2 two-seaters	Whole row of colorful NEVs

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Alcoa Police Department, Alcoa, TN - 9/11/03

This image is from the Alcoa Police Department who have recently purchased (using recovered drug money) a GEM NEV that is being used to police the Maryville/Alcoa Greenway.

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Little River Round-up in Maryville, TN - 4/12/03
The Little River Round-up is hosted annually by the Little River Watershed Association and Keep Blount Beautiful. The event is about educating citizens to the environmental issues in Blount County and celebrating the beauty that Blount County has to offer.

Jonathan mans the ETCFC booth, where about 25 people discussed and learned about AFVs and the ETCFC

After meandering through some of the informational booths and having a bite to eat, the crowd enjoys Goose Creek Symphony

Goose Creek Symphony plays their combination of folk and bluesy-rock music

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Dollywood Parade in Sevierville, TN - 4/4/03
Susan Thomas (ATTI) and Buster Brackins (Sevier County Utility District) participated in the Dollywood Parade for the ETCFC with a selection of vehicles (Toyota Prius and a bi-fuel F-150 [CNG, gasoline]). Thanks Susan and Buster!

Susan and Smokey the Bear pose for a shot with the two vehicles	Two Uncle Sams are happy to be seen with a Toyota Prius	Smokey, obviously not camera shy, poses with Buster in front of one of SCUD's bi-fuel F-150s	One of the other floats in the parade
Some of the well-dressed parade participants

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Washington Days
The following are our pictures from the Washington Days event that was held in Washington DC on March 11 and 12, 2003:

Carla, Jonathan and Dave meet briefly with Lamar Alexander and Bill Frist while taking a picture during the Tennessee Legislative Breakfast that they attended

Jonathan and Jimmy Duncan pose for the camera after talking

Carla and Jonathan talk outside the Longworth House Office Building

Dave Pelton at the Capitol

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Regional Environmental Conference in Greeneville, TN - 3/05/03
East Tennessee's annual Regional Environmental Conference was a great place to share alt fuels information! Made lots of contacts and enjoyed great presentations on the Early Action Compacts, review of TDEC's operations, and Eastman's waste and air pollution reduction measures.

Jonathan stands next to the ETCFC display at the conference	Quincy Styke of TDEC's Air Pollution Control Department presents on the Early Action Compact process	Tony DeLucia, this year's national chair of the American Lung Association (from ETCU), speaks to the audience during the first day's lunch	Betsy Child, the new TDEC Commisioner, speaks to the crowd during the 2nd day's lunch
The statue of Andrew Johnson, our 17th president, whose political seeds were planted in Greeneville	Ron Graham of TDEC shows off the state's new Prius that he drove from Nashville

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The ETCFC's borrowed Honda Civic GX
During January and February 2003, The ETCFC borrowed a Honda Civic GX for several weeks to show to stakeholders and utilize as a rolling billboard for the coalition. It was a success!