[Peace] TODAY: Come See "Who Killed the Electric Car?"

[Jen Tayabji]

**TODAY**

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"Who Killed the Electric Car?"

Part of Human Rights Film Series
Spring 2007

Thursday, March 8, 7-9pm
First Floor, IDF**
Free Admission and Snacks

ALSO CHECK OUT IDF'S NEW T-SHIRTS!
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It's time again for our semi-annual Human Rights Film Series! The Human
Rights Film Series is an opportunity for campus and community members to
come together to view and discuss films pertinent to those issues that
face us all. Following each film, there will be a discussion facilitated
by a local campus or community member who has expertise on the topic of
the documentary. The films will be shown using IDF’s high-quality
projector and large screen. Light snacks and refreshments will be
available!

This spring, we have organized an exciting film series that not only
highlights those issues relevant to CU residents, but those to which many
local residents have committed their own life and work. The series
continues on Thursday, March 8 with "Who Killed the Electric Car?"

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WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR?

Thursday, March 8th  @ 7pm

It was among the fastest, most efficient production cars ever built. It
ran on electricity and produced no emissions. The lucky few who drove it
never wanted to give it up. So why did GM crush all of the EV1 electric
vehicles in the desert? This electric car prototype was so revolutionary
it inspired California to pass the Zero Emissions Mandate, which would
require 10% of cars sold to be emissions free by 2003. But the EV1
threatened the status quo. This film follows the life and death of the
EV1, examining its effects and how they rippled through the halls of
government and business. This film interviews and investigates automakers,
legislators, engineers, and consumers to solve the murder of the electric
car.

A must-see documentary about the politics of alternative fuel sources!!

The discussion following the film will be led by Professor Newell, a
Professor of Industrial and Mechanical Engineering and an Assistant Dean
of Engineering at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on
energy systems. He has been active in the alternative energy, resource
conservation and energy conservation areas for over 30 years. He is also
active in engineering education and is part owner of a technology company
(Newell Instruments, Inc) involved in energy-related research and
development.

For more information on the film:
http://www.sonyclassics.com/whokilledtheelectriccar/

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The IDF would like to thank this semester's cosponsors: Activist Forum,
Amnesty International #124, Channing-Murray Foundation, Central Illinois
Jobs with Justice, Central Illinois Mosque and Islamic Center, Champaign
County Health Care Consumers, Interfaith in Action, La Casa Cultural
Latina, Progressive Resource/Action Cooperative, School for Designing A
Society, Socialist Forum, UC-IMC Steering Group, and Vietnam Veterans
Against the War (CU Chapter).

The Illinois Disciples Foundation (IDF) is a pioneering peace with justice
campus ministry and non-profit organization located on the University of
Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. For more information about the film
series or the IDF, please contact us at (217) 352-8721,
idf at prairienet.org, or visit our website at http://www.prairienet.org/idf.

**The IDF is located at the NW corner of Springfield and Wright streets in
Champaign. It is only 2 blocks from the U of I Quad and on several CU-MTD
bus routes. Limited free parking is available. The film series is
wheelchair accessible.


::UPCOMING EVENTS::

"Why We Fight"
Part of the IDF Human Rights Film Series
Thursday, March 15, 7pm, IDF

"Bring Them To Justice:
Putting Faith Into Action"
A Talk By Rev. Charles Bayer
Wednesday, March 28, 7pm, IDF

IDF Benefit Show
$5-10
Saturday, April 14, Red Herring


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610 E. Springfield Ave.
Champaign, IL  61820
Office Hours: Mon - Fri from 12-5pm
(217) 352-8721 | idf at prairienet.org
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