Fire Em Up Inc. to Hold Annual Alternative Fuels Event
WAUKEGAN, IL - Fire Em Up Incorporated will hold its Annual Alternative Fuels Event on Friday, Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m.
WAUKEGAN, IL- Fire Em Up Incorporated will hold its Annual Alternative Fuels Event on Friday, Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Hall of Famer Mike Ditka will be the guest and keynote speaker for the event.
On display will be Fire Em Up's brand new Dyno / Emissions lab as well as their new ESD climate controlled electronics R&D lab. A vast array of Propane Powered Vehicles will also be on display. See multiple Dyno runs with a 430 HP Diesel Engine, showing in real time, fuel savings and emissions reduction.
Other speakers include:
Propane Education & Research Council (invited)
T.J. Zizzo, NHRA Race Car Driver
Francis Vogel, Wisconsin Clean Cities
Dunia Reverter, Ecoburn of Portugal
Nelson Melendez, Puerto Rico Propane
(Check Web site at www.fireemup.com for updates)
AGENDA
Friday, October 30
7 a.m. Doors open WELCOME!
8 a.m. -4 p.m. Test & Tune on DYNO and Live Vehicle demonstrations. WLIP, WKRS and 95 WILL ROCK live broadcast.
12-1 p.m. Event Barbeque & Announcements (food served all day!)
4- 4:15 p.m. Fire Em Up at the Podium WELCOME!
4:15-6:30 p.m. Speakers at the Podium
4-9 p.m. Bar open Meet & Greet
Media Coverage all day including live broadcast with local radio and TV
Saturday, October 31
9 a.m. - 12 a.m. Live Technical Demonstrations (all day display)
For more information, visit www.fireemup.com.
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