LAS VEGAS – Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) continues hosting an environmentally friendly conference in Las Vegas, Nev., May 11-14. The 14th Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo 2008 features environmentally friendly, alternative-fuel vehicles and technologies in an eco-friendly environment.

AFVi has incorporated environmental considerations throughout all stages of planning in order to minimize adverse environmental impacts. Attendees will experience:

• Communication through use of electronic advertising, promotion, and registration, when possible.

• Visible use of recycle containers with all paper and plastic to be recycled.

• Use of recycled paper and vegetable-based inks.

• Collect and reuse plastic name badge holders.

• Use of non-paper signage such as electronic monitors and plasma screens.

• Speaker handouts available electronically.

• When possible, events are within walking distance of the venue.

• Alternative fuel transportation provided if available, when necessary.

• Food is served to eliminate the need for paper or Styrofoam containers.

• Conference tote and materials bags are re-usable.

AFVi also incorporates green criteria in the selection of conference hotel and convention facilities. The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino offers a range of services from automated set-back thermostats to electric power co-generation from waste heat.

More information on the conference is available at www.afvi.org/NationalConference2008/.