Sponsored Post – from Earth Day ATX
Earth Day ATX, Rocky Mountain Institute, City of Austin Transportation Department and Capital Metro have joined forces to showcase a self-driving vehicle at Earth Day Austin 2017 on April 22nd, noon to 7pm. The showcase, developed in partnership with an autonomous vehicle manufacturer, will demonstrate self-driving vehicles as a safe, clean, and efficient mobility solution. Attendees at Earth Day Austin 2017 will have an opportunity to ride in a self-driving vehicle and talk with the developers about how self-driving technology works and how it will empower people and improve personal mobility in our cities.
“The Earth Day activities will bring to life how mobility transformation can thrive in Austin. The city is a nexus of technology innovation, progressive ambitions with respect to transportation, and of course, with a big congestion issue to solve,” commented Jeruld Weiland, Managing Director at RMI. ” We are thrilled to demonstrate how Austin will be a pioneering force in the commercialization of electric, autonomous mobility services and we invite the local community to be the early adopters of this ‘New Mobility.'”
On April 22nd, Earth Day ATX 2017 will also feature:
interactive exhibits ● live music ● tiny house exhibits ● march for science ● eco discovery zone ● film series renewables marketplace ● movement & wellness zone ● green business hub ● kids zone ● modern vehicle exhibits ● RE zone ● national parks experience ● food trucks ● mobile river bus ● hands on experience ● eco art ● transportation pavilion ● bike repair● mobility hub ● outdoor activity area ● rain garden installation ● vegetarian food circuit ●fix-it clinic ● kid’s environmental justice league ● electronics & textile recycling & more.
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)—an independent nonprofit founded in 1982—transforms global energy use to create a clean, prosperous, and secure low-carbon future. It engages businesses, communities, institutions, and entrepreneurs to accelerate the adoption of market-based solutions that cost-effectively shift from fossil fuels to efficiency and renewables. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.
Earth Day Texas Austin is a nonprofit 501(c)3 that produces Earth Day ATX and other events including monthly events and the “Green Eggs & Ham” breakfast networking series. Their headquarters, “The Austin Green Room” is a connecting point and community resource for the Austin area environmental community.
Earth Day Austin is still accepting and booking exhibitors (and sponsors) for 2017. Online registration is available at www.EarthDayAustin.com.
EVENT DETAILS:
Earth Day Austin 2017
Saturday, April 22nd 12-7pm
Huston-Tillotson University
900 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702
FREE ADMISSION
Earth Day Austin is a ZERO-WASTE event.
