Plano Texas Live Green Expo

Dan. · 05-03-2007, 04:07 PM

Disclaimer: This is not a Prius-Only event, but will have some Prius owners there (me).
Disclaimer: I'm a mileage nut, I do extreme things to increase fuel efficency.

Live Green in Plano Expo
May 5, 2007
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Plano Centre

http://www.plano.gov/Departments/Environme...+in+Plano+Expo/

This is an annual expo that the City of Plano (near Dallas) puts on. Admission is Free and I've been told that there will be reserved parking for Hybrids .

I've submitted a "Speaker Form" and trying to put together a presentation on EcoDriving.

For those in Texas looking to meet up, I'll be there.

I'll be presenting with Tony then later on solo:
http://www.plano.gov/Departments/Environme...er_schedule.htm

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Delta Flyer · 05-03-2007, 04:14 PM

For all interested, maybe we could meet at a restaurant in Plano off US 75 around 8am?

ilusnforc · 05-03-2007, 08:40 PM

Sounds interesting, I might consider going. Let me know if any plans come up for a mini-Prius meet as Delta Flyer suggested.

edit: Nevermind, I just realized that Plano is north of Dallas, a little too far for me...

Dan. · 05-03-2007, 10:12 PM

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Sounds interesting, I might consider going. Let me know if any plans come up for a mini-Prius meet as Delta Flyer suggested.

edit: Nevermind, I just realized that Plano is north of Dallas, a little too far for me...
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Too bad... Maybe we can get a Austin or Houston meet going.

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enerjazz · 05-03-2007, 10:44 PM

While in the area drop in at our efficient house. We're holding an open house tour on Sat, May 5th between 10am - 2pm. See details at The Westbrook House

We have our pair of Prius cars on display and my friend will have his home-made electric car here which we'll be recharging with my 1.8kW wind turbine.

We are in Fairview, TX (between Allen and McKinney) about 10 miles away from the Plano Centre.

Paul

ilusnforc · 05-03-2007, 11:30 PM

That's funny, just the other day I spent a good few hours reading about residential wind turbine use (from my research I found the Bergey XL1 to sound like a good potential candidate for cost effective residential use, but it's power output is quite low producing 1kW@27mph and you stated annual wind speeds in Texas of about 11 mph...). Anyway, I did happen to come across your website and did some reading on your Westbrook house. It sounds very interesting, I'd love to take a tour.

Having said that, plus the Live Green in Plano Expo (with reserved Hybrid parking) and a possible Prius mini-meet for breakfast/lunch/dinner... It very well may be worth the trip. I just don't know how willing I am to spend 10 hours behind the wheel in a single day. I'll be spending all day tomorrow contemplating whether I should go or not. Once again, keep me updated with any plans for a get-together just in case I should happen to think about going, but 8am might be a little early for me as I'll have a roughly 5 hour drive, unless... I hit the road Friday night, stay in a hotel for the night and head home Saturday evening... hmm... now that sounds tempting...

Dan. · 05-04-2007, 02:50 PM

bump...

Breakfast at the Plano Denny's in the Morning...

http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=32735&hl=

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micksimon · 05-11-2007, 08:27 PM

Damn! Makes me wish I still lived in Big D! You guys should meet at Whataburger, though.

05-03-2007, 04:07 PM	#1
Dan. MPG Centurion Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 212 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Disclaimer: This is not a Prius-Only event, but will have some Prius owners there (me). Disclaimer: I'm a mileage nut, I do extreme things to increase fuel efficency. Live Green in Plano Expo May 5, 2007 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Plano Centre http://www.plano.gov/Departments/Environme...+in+Plano+Expo/ This is an annual expo that the City of Plano (near Dallas) puts on. Admission is Free and I've been told that there will be reserved parking for Hybrids . I've submitted a "Speaker Form" and trying to put together a presentation on EcoDriving. For those in Texas looking to meet up, I'll be there. I'll be presenting with Tony then later on solo: http://www.plano.gov/Departments/Environme...er_schedule.htm 11011011 __________________ Dan is an official (Honda) Hydrogen Economy Convert! Houston Hybrid and Hypermilers Club <106mpg.com> Best commute = 14.3mi @ 114 MPG (sg2) Best (non-trivial) tank = 769mi @ 85.7 MPG (fcd) MPG Centurion-Hybridfest 2007-Prius II-26mi @ 106 MPG (sg2) Dan <11011011> @ CleanMPG.com

05-03-2007, 11:30 PM	#6
ilusnforc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 300 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	That's funny, just the other day I spent a good few hours reading about residential wind turbine use (from my research I found the Bergey XL1 to sound like a good potential candidate for cost effective residential use, but it's power output is quite low producing 1kW@27mph and you stated annual wind speeds in Texas of about 11 mph...). Anyway, I did happen to come across your website and did some reading on your Westbrook house. It sounds very interesting, I'd love to take a tour. Having said that, plus the Live Green in Plano Expo (with reserved Hybrid parking) and a possible Prius mini-meet for breakfast/lunch/dinner... It very well may be worth the trip. I just don't know how willing I am to spend 10 hours behind the wheel in a single day. I'll be spending all day tomorrow contemplating whether I should go or not. Once again, keep me updated with any plans for a get-together just in case I should happen to think about going, but 8am might be a little early for me as I'll have a roughly 5 hour drive, unless... I hit the road Friday night, stay in a hotel for the night and head home Saturday evening... hmm... now that sounds tempting... __________________ 2006 Magnetic Grey Pkg. #8, OEM EV Button, 5.1 Nav DVD, All Weather Floor Mats, Cargo Nets, Window Tint.

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05-03-2007, 04:14 PM	#2
Delta Flyer Honda Enzyte Driver Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisville, TX (Dallas area) Posts: 1,008 My Car: Other Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	For all interested, maybe we could meet at a restaurant in Plano off US 75 around 8am?

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ilusnforc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 300 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Sounds interesting, I might consider going. Let me know if any plans come up for a mini-Prius meet as Delta Flyer suggested. edit: Nevermind, I just realized that Plano is north of Dallas, a little too far for me...

05-03-2007, 10:44 PM	#5
enerjazz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fairview, TX Posts: 161 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	While in the area drop in at our efficient house. We're holding an open house tour on Sat, May 5th between 10am - 2pm. See details at The Westbrook House We have our pair of Prius cars on display and my friend will have his home-made electric car here which we'll be recharging with my 1.8kW wind turbine. We are in Fairview, TX (between Allen and McKinney) about 10 miles away from the Plano Centre. Paul

05-04-2007, 02:50 PM	#7
Dan. MPG Centurion Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 212 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	bump... Breakfast at the Plano Denny's in the Morning... http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=32735&hl= 11011011

05-11-2007, 08:27 PM	#8
micksimon Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 65 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Damn! Makes me wish I still lived in Big D! You guys should meet at Whataburger, though.