Greasestock 2008 -May 18, 2008

Greasestock is an alternative fuel exhibit with a focus on clean renewable energy held each year at Peter Pratt’s Inn, Yorktown Heights, NY.

Eco-Fest 2007 Environmental Festival, September 19, 2007, NY City
	Held at Lincoln Center in New York, ECOFEST is billed as the largest environmental event on the east coast. V.O. Tech was asked to exhibit at this event and showcase the latest technological advances in vegetable oil fuel systems, alongside other hybrid vehicles from the major automobile manufacturers.

The Beacon Sloop Club’s First Annual Alternative Energy Festival, September 23, 2007

Held on the bank of the scenic Hudson River at the scenic Beacon, NY waterfront, this is the first year for this festival promoting environmental education and raising public awareness about a variety of alternative energy technologies and environmentally friendly options. V.O. Tech’s exhibit provided the public with information and demonstrated the benefits of using vegetable oil as a fuel in diesel engines.

Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival, June 16 & 17, 2007

This festival is a great weekend of music, waterfront activities, environmental education and more held on the banks of the Hudson River in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. It is a joint project of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. and Westchester County. As part of the Festival’s Green Living Expo, V.O. Tech helped raise public awareness concerning the benefits and use of vegetable oil as a fuel in diesel engines. During this festival, V.O. Tech was was presented with an “Environmental Responsibility Award” by Senior Americas’ Team Green for contributing to the greening of America and to our children’s future by promoting renewable fuels for transportation.

Teatown Lake Reservation

Teatown Lake Reservation is a nonprofit membership organization that operates a nature preserve and education center. Teatown’s First Thursday’s program is a monthly environmental discussion group which shares in the exploration of environmental issues within and beyond Teatown’s borders. As part of this program, Teatown’s Executive Director Fred Koontz, Ph.D. asked V.O. Tech to speak to members and the public about the benefits of using vegetable oil as a fuel in diesel engines and how this nature-friendly fuel can provide a sustainable energy choice in the Hudson Hills and Highlands, and beyond.

Greasestock 2007

V.O. Tech is proud to co-sponsor Greasestock 2007, one of the largest gatherings of vegetable oil powered vehicles in the northeast. Now in its 4th year, the event was held May 6th, 2007, on the grounds of Peter Pratt’s, a rustic 300 year old inn located just 25 miles north of NY City in scenic Yorktown Heights, NY. There were all kinds of veg. oil powered vehicles that drove in from near and from as far away as Illinois and Michegan. In 2007, Greasestock expanded to include a variety of alternative fuel exhibits including solar power, home heating with SVO and more. Click here for the official flyer. We would like to extend a thank you to all who attended and hope to see you next year!

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Town of Greenburgh’s Green Energy Fair

April 28, 2007, Greenburgh Town Hall, White Plains, NY

The purpose of Greenburgh’s fair is to provide the public with information on energy saving tips that can help reduce global warming. This fair included energy-saving exhibitors for at home and in transportation as well as renewable energy, green building technology, sustainable food and other "green" choices for sustainable living. V.O. Tech’s exhibit assisted in helping raise public awareness regarding the use of vegetable oil (a renewable resource) and how it is now being used as an alternative fuel.
Link to Town of Greenburgh’s Page Here

Rivertowns Enterprise newspaper article: Town fair draws attention to green living alternatives

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Earth Day Celebration held by the Beacon Sloop Club.

April 21, 2007, Hudson River waterfront, Beacon, NY

The Beacon Sloop Club holds several festivals each year to raise awareness to many environmental and social issues. V.O. Tech’s exhibition provided information and demonstrated the use of vegetable oil as a fuel at this event.

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