Alternative Energy Rally - Alternative Energy Zone - Sainte-Catherine Street

    
                       Across from Complexe Desjardins
                 Opening at noon - Monday, September 28, 2009
    

MONTREAL , Sept. 28 /CNW Telbec/ -

AT A GLANCE

From noon on Monday, September 28 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 29

COME SEE THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE FUTURE

    
    - Hydro-Québec and its environment and sustainable development booth
      animated by specialists
    - Honda and the new 2010 CIVIC and Insight hybrids
    - L'Agence de l'efficacité on hand to promote eco-driving
    - Transport Canada and its "eco-Technology for Vehicles" program where a
      Smart F orTwo micro-hybrid, VOLKSWAGEN BLUEMOTION POLO TDI and a ZERO
      ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE will be displayed

    The eco-Technology for Vehicles program explores how advanced
    technologies can help reduce vehicle greenhouse gas emissions, pollutants
    and fuel consumption to promote a sustainable transportation system for
    Canadians

    - The Centre national de transport avancé with a Citroen Berlingo
      (100% electric) that has been part of the town of Saint-Jérôme's fleet
      of all-purpose vehicles for the last eight years
    - General Motors with the Volt!
    - The Alternative Energy Rally kiosk with video clips provided by the
      film crew that is following the Rally
    

As of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, the parc fermé (closed park) of vehicles that will have participated in the Rally will be on the Zone site.

For further information: Diane Jeannotte, [phone]; Patricia Archambault, [phone]