To meet the goal of establishing North Central Washington as a center for advanced vehicle technology, the AVI Consortium seeks to test and demonstrate these vehicles and develop industry clusters focusing on solar, bio-fuel and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) alternatives. Some of our strategies are:

• Continue research on alternative fuels and vehicles, including PHEVs
• Convert standard hybrid vehicles to PHEVs for demonstration and training purposes
• Purchase manufactured PHEVs for use in local fleets
• Test and evaluate PHEVs and other advanced vehicles
• Coordinate agency involvement with alternative vehicles throughout region
• Generate business opportunities associated with alternative vehicles:
  • component design and manufacturing, battery technology, battery management systems, conversion kit manufacturing, biofuel research and development, biofuel processing, etc.
• Develop curriculum and train technicians to work on PHEVs
• Create mobile exhibit for alternative vehicle technologies
• Sponsor conferences and educational programs focusing on alternative vehicles
• Showcase converted PHEVs at regional and statewide renewable energy events
• Feature alternative vehicles in high-profile local festivals and events
• Network with national organizations centered around alternative vehicles
• Create and maintain virtual information center