EcoRun to Begin Day 2 at BC Legislative Buildings in Victoria - 9:00am
AJAC 2015 Vancouver Island EcoRun
Bringing Fuel Efficient Technologies to Your Community
VANCOUVER, March 26, 2015 /CNW/ - A fleet of vehicles showcasing the latest eco-friendly and fuel-efficient technologies will be assembled at the Parliament Building (BC Legislative Buildings) in Victoria this morning for a press conference, starting at 9:00am.
Thirteen manufacturers, 21 AJAC Journalists and 20 vehicles overall are participating in this year's two-day drive from Vancouver to Nanaimo, with a range of models, from subcompacts, compacts, family sedans and sport utility vehicles to sport coupes and pickups. The powertrains include pure electric, plug-in and conventional hybrid, diesel fuelled, high-efficiency gasoline and, new to the consumer market, hydrogen fuel cell.
Today's EcoRun Schedule:
| 9:00 a.m. |
– Press conference begins outside of Parliament Buildings |
| – Speakers: Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines; Mary Polak, Minister of Environment |
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| 11:00 a.m. |
– Departure to Sidney, BC for lunch |
| 11:45 a.m. – 1:00pm |
– Lunch, Depart for BC Ferries Swartz Bay Terminal |
| 3:00 p.m. |
– Boarding ferry back to mainland Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal/Delta, BC |
| 4:30 p.m. |
– Land at Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal on route to Steveston Village |
| 5:15 p.m. |
– Steveston Village one-hour walking tour choice |
- Tour #1: A look into the history and culture of Japanese Canadians in Steveston. Stops at Gulf of Georgia Cannery and Garry Point Park.
- Tour #2: A general historical look into Steveston with talks of films and TV in area. Ending with a look at the seedier side of town.
EcoRun PRESS ROOM
A section on the AJAC EcoRun webpage has been set-up where you may peruse and view photos, video, quotes and testimonials, including recent press releases. Please see heading MEDIA.
http://www.ajac.ca/eco-run/
SOURCE Automobile Journalists Association of Canada
For further information about the AJAC EcoRun, please contact David Miller [email protected] or Clare Dear [email protected], EcoRun Committee Co-Chairs.
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