Dennis Weaver's International Hydrogen Drive 2004 Promotes Energy Independence

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Dennis Weaver and his Institute of Ecolonomics have embarked on a 15-day drive to raise awareness about alternative fuels and energy independence, driving 1800 miles along the west coast of North America. Beginning in Los Angeles on June 28, the caravan of hydrogen fuel cell and other alternative fuel vehicles will make media and educational stops in over two-dozen cities, giving people the opportunity to experience these vehicles firsthand. Along the way, Dennis Weaver and distinguished celebrities will deliver speeches on the urgent need to break our dependency on fossil fuels.

Key Takeaways:

  • The International Hydrogen Drive 2004 is a 15-day, 1800-mile drive to raise awareness about alternative fuels and energy independence.
  • The drive begins in Los Angeles on June 28 and ends in Vancouver, British Columbia, on July 12.
  • The caravan will make media and educational stops in over two-dozen cities, including San Diego, Palm Desert, Fresno, and San Francisco.
  • The drive aims to promote the use of hydrogen as a clean, inexhaustible energy source and to break our dependency on fossil fuels.
  • The event will be attended by distinguished celebrities, including GRAMMY-nominated Cathy Richardson, who will perform songs from her new release "The Road to Bliss" at media stops.
  • The drive is sponsored by early supporters Toyota, California Environmental Protection Agency, and Stuart Energy.

Statistics:

  • 1800 miles: the distance the International Hydrogen Drive 2004 will cover along the west coast of North America.
  • 15 days: the duration of the drive, which begins on June 28 and ends on July 12.
  • 24+ cities: the number of media and educational stops the caravan will make along the route.
  • 1,400 miles: the distance driven in 2001 during the Drive to Survive tour, promoting clean, renewable fuel sources.
  • 480,000: the number of people who attended the 2001 Drive for Life tour, held in 2001.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, "Dennis Weaver's International Hydrogen Drive 2004 Promotes Energy Independence Along West Coast of North America"
  • The Institute of Ecolonomics, "Dennis Weaver's International Hydrogen Drive 2004"
  • Los Angeles Times, "Dennis Weaver's 'International Hydrogen Drive 2004'"
  • Hydrogen Drive 2004 website