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OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, May 27, 2009 · 18 The Honda FCX Clarity is just one of the fuel-cell vehicles that will be taking part in the 2009 Hydrogen Road Tour, an annual road rally to demonstrate the advancements in fuel-cell technology. The tour starts May 26 in San Diego and ends June 3 in Vancouver, British Columbia. 2009 Hydrogen Road Tour Carguide Magazine Metroland Newspapers SACRAMENTO - The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced the 2009 Hydrogen Road Tour, an annual road rally to demonstrate the advancements in fuel-cell technology, will begin May 26 in San Diego, and end June 3 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Organized by the ARB, California Fuel Cell Partnership, National Hydrogen Association, US Fuel Cell Council and Powertech Labs, Inc. (on behalf of British Columbia), the tour will travel more than 1,700 miles and have 28 stops. The public will be invited to test drive the vehicles and experience first hand their range, performance and road readiness. "Fuel cell technology is on the verge of becoming a practical alternative to burning gasoline," said Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D. Nichols. "This year's road tour demonstrates how far the industry has come and how near we are to putting these cars in the public's hands." Currently, 300 fuel-cell vehicles have been placed on California roads and manufacturers expect to increase that to 4,300 by 2014. Fuel cell technology is also being used to power transit buses and forklifts, and to produce electricity for industrial uses. Examples of these will be showcased at some of the tour's stops. California is a proponent of diversifying the fuels used to power transportation. As part of ARB's 2006-2007 budget, the state legislature allotted $25 million for the purposes of encouraging the use of biofuels and high efficiency, low-emitting vehicle technologies. These funds were used to support projects that reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by using alternative fuels. In April 2009, ARB adopted a low carbon fuel standard fulfilling Governor Schwarzenegger's 2007 executive order. The regulation is aimed at driving down greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, which accounts for 40 percent of the state's total emissions of climate changing gases. To achieve this goal 20 percent of petroleum used in California cars will be replaced with clean alternatives, including electricity, biofuels, hydrogen and other options by 2020. Recently, the Air Resources Board awarded Mebtahi Station Services, San Francisco Airport, Shell Hydrogen and UCLA $1.7 million each to supplement the construction of hydrogen refueling stations. When these stations are constructed the amount of hydrogen available to the public will be double. 2219 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON L6L 5L7 Toll Free 1-877-469-5969 fax 905-469-4562 CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Limited time offers are subject to change without notice. *New starting prices are calculated after subtracting dealer participation and stackable credits off the 2009 MSRP. Starting prices of a new 2009 SX4 Sedan with manual transmission (Model S3L83J9), 2009 SX4 Hatchback with manual transmission (Model H3N83H9) and 2009 Grand Vitara with manual transmission (Model LLNB0S9), after subtracting dealer participation credits of $500/$500/$500 and stackable credits of $1,900/$1,900/$2,500, are $14,995/$14,995/$22,995. $1,395/$1,395/$1,550 destination and delivery charge, administration fee, $75 tax for fuel conservation (where applicable), duties on new tires (where applicable), $72 PPSA (where applicable), other taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration are extra. Limited time finance offers available to qualified retail customers on approved credit. 0%/0%/0% purchase financing APR for a 36/36/36 month term. Financing example: the monthly payment of a new 2009 SX4 Sedan with manual transmission (Model S3L83J9), after subtracting dealer participation credits of $500 and stackable credits of $1,900, at 0% purchase financing APR is $417 per month for 36 months. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $14,995. Financing example does not include $1,395 destination and delivery charge, administration fee, $75 tax for fuel conservation (where applicable), duties on new tires (where applicable), $72 PPSA (where applicable), other taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration. +Prices of models shown, 2009 SX4 Sedan Sport with manual transmission (Model S3L83K9), 2009 SX4 Hatchback JX with automatic transmission (Model H3N84J9) and 2009 Grand Vitara JLX with automatic transmission (Model L2NB5V9), after subtracting stackable credits of $1,400/$1,400/$2,000, are $17,945/$18,595/$26,995. $1,395/$1,395/$1,550 destination and delivery charge, administration fee, $75 tax for fuel conservation (where applicable), duties on new tires (where applicable), $72 PPSA (where applicable), other taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration are extra. Certain conditions apply. Dealers may sell for less. 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