April 12, 2008

April 18 to 20: Green Power Prix-View, a lifestyle and alternative-energy expo, is being held in conjunction with Long Beach Grand Prix. Featured will be displays of alternative energy vehicles and on-circuit activities featuring vehicles ranging from hydrogen-powered cars to robotic vehicles. Information: gplb.com/greenpower.html. April 19: City of Chula Vista Go Green and Clean Car Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Otay Ranch Town Center Mall, 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista. Activities include an energy-efficient lighting exchange, electronics and battery recycling, alternative-fuel vehicle showcase and environmental booths. Information: Manuel Medrano, (619) 397-6222.

April 20: San Diego Earth Fair 2008 Cleaner Car Concourse, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Balboa Park. This show of energy-efficient and alternative-fuel vehicles is part of the 19th annual EarthFair. Information: (858) 272-7370 and earthdayweb.org/SDEW_CCC_OnlineReg.html. April 22: EarthDay08@SDSU. The event is focused more toward San Diego State students, but the automotive portion will include three electric cars from the Electric Vehicle Association of San Diego, a hybrid bus from the Metropolitan Transit System, several hybrid cars from various green companies and a plug-in conversion Prius. Information: clube3.org. April 22: Fleet Earth Day Event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., UCSD, next to Atkinson Hall. Alternative-Fuel Vehicle Show. Information: Jim Ruby at jruby@ad.ucsd.edu, to show a vehicle.

April 22: Electric Vehicle Association of San Diego Meeting, 7 p.m., San Diego Regional Transportation Center, Interstate 15 & El Cajon Boulevard. Membership is not required; meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month (January through November). Information: evaosd.com.

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