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Plano Texas Live Green Expo

Discussion in 'Local Prius Club Main Forum' started by Dan., May 3, 2007.

  1. Dan.

    Dan. MPG Centurion

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    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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  2. Chuck.

    Chuck. Former Honda Enzyte Driver

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

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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...
     
  4. Dan.

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    Too bad... Maybe we can get a Austin or Houston meet going.

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  5. enerjazz

    enerjazz Energy+Jazz=EnerJazz

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    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.

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    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...
     
  7. Dan.

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