Amp CEO Steve Burns will present on September 14th, 2010, at 11:40 a.m. on the Cleantech track of the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference. The event runs from September 12-15th at the New York Palace Hotel, NY, NY.
Further information on the conference can be found at:
http://www.rodmanandrenshaw.com
Amp Electric Vehicles hosted a "Making Your Fleet Green" event on Friday, August 20th, 2010. Ohio Department of Transporation (ODOT) Director Jolene Molitoris joined Amp in welcoming the attendees and test drives were given to all attendees from government and private fleets. The event educated more than 30 fleet managers on the benefits of having a "green" fleet and Amp's unique Electric Fleet Vehicle Programs - the only of its kind in the market today. The program offers two viable solutions for fleet operators: 100% electric new vehicles such as the Amp'd GM Equinox, and the upfitting of existing fleet vehicles. Tremendous interest arose from this event and numerous orders are expected. Thanks to all who attended!
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'Who Killed the Electric Car?' was a massive hit in 2006, chronicling the inglorious crushing of the General Motors EV1 (and the hopes of green car advocates). Now Paine is back with 'The Revenge of the Electric Car'.
Read the full article:
http://www.mnn.com/transportation/cars/blogs/film-director-chris-paine-the-electric-car-gets-its-revenge
On August 28, 2010, Covington, Kentucky hosted the second annual Farmers' Fair. The focus of the event showcased local farmers and foods with an emphasis on supporting local farmers by eating locally produced foods. The keynote speaker was noted actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. Amp Electric Vehicles transported Mr. Begley to and from the event in the Amp'd 100% Electric Equinox. Mr. Begley has driven electric vehicles since the 1980s. He had the opportunity to drive the Amp'd Equinox which he commented that "it was spacious and fun to drive." A big thanks to Mr. Begley for his leadership in the green movement and for his time spent with Amp at the Farmers' Fair.
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Amp Electric Vehicles will be taking the 100% all-electric Amp'd Saturn Sky that competed in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE to Washington, D.C. for the Celebration and Awards Ceremony on September 16th, 2010. The Amp'd Sky made it to the final stages of the competition but did not finish in the money to be awarded. Amp accepted the invitation of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE organizers to attend the Celebration and Awards Ceremony. All of the employees of Amp wish to thank the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE team for their professionalism and fairness exhibited throughout the X PRIZE competition.
While visiting New York recently, CEO Steve Burns had the chance to sit down with the New York Times for an interview and take them for a test drive.
"If you like the idea of an all-electric Chevrolet Equinox S.U.V., General Motors won’t sell you one, but Amp Electric Vehicles certainly will. Amp, based near Cincinnati, is one of a growing number of companies that says it believes it can make a successful business out of converting conventional cars to battery vehicles."
Read the full article:
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/01/the-business-of-converting-existing-cars-into-e-v-s/
AMP will be hosting a "Making Your Fleet Green" event Friday, August 20th, commencing at 10am EDT.
The informative event will educate fleet managers on the benefits of having a "green" fleet as well as AMP's unique Electric Fleet Vehicle Program - the only one of its kind in the market today. The program offers two viable solutions for fleet operators: 100% electric new vehicles such as the AMP'd GM Equinox, and the upfitting of existing or retired fleet vehicles.
Steve Burns, CEO of AMP, said, "Historically speaking, fleets have been early adopters of alternative fuel solutions; it seemed only natural to create a Fleet Vehicle Program that affords real world solutions for these transportation planners. Aside from the obvious environmental appeal these vehicles garner, various government grants and incentives available to fleet operators make the economics quite compelling. Upfitting just one vehicle previously deemed for retirement could yield savings of up to $15,000 by year five, just on that one vehicle alone. Imagine the implications for a large government agency or municipality that has thousands of vehicles in its fleet, it's just mindboggling; not to mention the massive reduction in carbon footprint in saving these vehicles from the scrap yard. AMP's game-changing technology allows us to help these fleets meet and exceed the ever-growing environmental standards being dictated."
AMP will be hosting the event in its first showroom and U.S. production headquarters, located in Cincinnati, OH. Expected to be in attendance will be fleet managers from various municipalities, utilities and commercial fleet owners, as well as special guest Ohio Department of Transportation director Jolene Molitoris. In addition to providing an informative forum, AMP's 100% electric GM Equinox will available for test drives, and orders will be taken. Fleet managers interested in attending should email jdstaley@ampelectricvehicles.com.
Read the press release:
http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/100812/199260.html
Remy International, Inc. and AMP Holding, Inc. executives signed a long term electric motor supply agreement for the first-ever plug-in electric crossover vehicle. Under the agreement, Remy will be the exclusive electric motor supplier providing the patented Remy HVH250 for the custom Amp electric crossover vehicle conversions.
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Read the press release:
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/100810/de48661.html
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Jerry Chellini, an Amp Electrical Engineer, gave training sessions this week to Blue Ash, Sharonville, and Sycamore Fire Departments to introduce them to our Amp Electrical Vehicles. This instruction allows them to set safety procedures when approaching an electric vehicle in an emergency situation. We are very thankful for the dedicated service that these Area Firefighters provide our community.