With another 250+ mile day under our belts, the cars are really starting to show their mettle. In fact, waking up the past several mornings has been more than challenging for me, and I've thought more than once that the cars are holding up better than their drivers.
Our BMW colleagues were gracious hosts at the stop in Greer, South Carolina. Several hundred people attended, including a substantial number of BMW employees. The event really pointed out to me how this is a team effort and not about any one OEM. It's about the technology and the future potential of these vehicles and we all share the common goal of making them a consumer reality. That's how the education process should be and I'm honored to be a part.
Our stop in Columbia was equally rewarding. About 300 people participated in the ride and drives, but this was really the icing on the cake for the attendees. There was so much interest in the technology and the vehicle – at one point I had about 45 people listening in as I explained fuel cells and the larger technology and the infrastructure needs.
Take a look at the hydrogen mobile fueler.
Our last event of the day was at Bridgestone Firestone's Aiken plant. It was a work day at the facility, and employees came out to view the cars during breaks and shift changes. Hosting an event at a tire manufacturing facility underscores the point I made earlier – this is a team effort, not just with the OEMs but with everyone involved in the automotive industry.
Here are several photos of the visit to the Bridgestone Firestone Aiken plant.
Sunday's going to be a bit different than previous days. We are breaking into two teams, one heading to August the other to Atlanta. I'm on the Augustacaravan, but we'll have the Tourans in Atlanta.
We've got more photos posted on the site, and we'll be uploading more later today, so be sure to take a look!
