Road show showcases alternatives to gasoline, diesel | Online Athens

ATLANTA ‑ Considering alternative fuels to power vehicles, dozens started a statewide tour on Tuesday as part of the annual Alternative Fueled Vehicle Road Show.

Georgia is one of the nation’s largest users of electric vehicles, according to Edmunds.com. It’s also a growing market for trucks and cars running on other alternative fuels, such as propane, biodiesel, ethanol and compressed natural gas.

Nearly 80 fleet managers, investors and curious individuals attended the tour’s first stop in Atlanta to learn more about such fuels.

“I go to a lot of different states, and there are not a lot of strong advocates for electric vehicles like you find in (the road show),” said Cornelius Willingham, southeastern manager for Nissan’s Leaf sales.

Peach State companies like UPS, the Marta transit system and school-bus maker Blue Bird have embraced alternative fuels for cost savings, reduced maintenance and environmental benefits.

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