Partnerships and Stewardship News Release (Region 2): EPA and New York City Encourage Green Driving for Memorial Day; Fleet of Vehicles on Display in Union Square Park for One Day Only

 

 

EPA and New York City Encourage Green Driving for Memorial Day

Fleet of Vehicles on Display in Union Square Park for One Day Only

 

Contact: Jennifer May (EPA), 212-637-3658 or cell 646-369-0039, may.jennifer@epa.gov

               Elias Rodriguez (EPA), 212-637-3664 or cell 732-672-5520, rodriguez.elias@epa.gov

 

(New York, N.Y. – May 15, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation officials will be in Union Square Park in Manhattan on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, to showcase environmentally-friendly vehicles and give the public tips for greener driving as Memorial Day approaches.  Several EPA SmartWay certified vehicles will be on display in Union Square as well as an interactive exhibit where consumers can learn more about how to reduce vehicle emissions. People will also receive instruction on how to rent or purchase more environmentally-friendly vehicles by using EPA guides.  Among the brands on display will be Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Honda, MINI, Saturn, Smart, Toyota and a Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup edition race car to display how high performance and sustainable technology go hand in glove. Additionally, with nearly half of its fleet SmartWay certified, representatives of Enterprise Rent-A-Car will be on hand to display some of their SmartWay certified vehicles.

 

EPA certifies all vehicles and the cleanest, most fuel efficient vehicles earn the SmartWay certification mark, a designation that makes it easy for consumers to recognize greener vehicles.  To learn more about the SmartWay program, go to: www.epa.gov/smartway

 

“Thanks to EPA’s SmartWay Leaf campaign, Americans can save green by buying green,” said George Pavlou, Acting EPA Regional Administrator. “By considering fuel use when shopping for new cars and trucks, consumers are in the driver’s seat to save money and protect our environment.”

 

What:              Display of U.S. EPA Certified SmartWay vehicles, resources for finding SmartWay certified vehicles when renting or                          buying.

 

Who:               EPA, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation officials and vehicle product

                        specialists will be on hand to answer consumer and media questions.

*Media availability will be throughout the day, but interviews should be scheduled in  advance by calling Jennifer May at 646-369-0039.

 

When:             Tuesday, May 19, 2009 from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

                                   

Where:            Union Square Park, Northwest corner,

Between 16^th and 17^th Streets, Manhattan                                                                            

 

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