In addition to having electric cars, motorcycles and bikes charged by solar power available for inspection, Mielke said those who attend will get information on where to buy them and how much they cost, and answers about reliability and power.

He said the event will be "as deep and honest as you can be" about transportation alternatives and the consequences of doing nothing. "Do-it-yourself stuff will be there. All these things have been developed by people in small shops. Many are inexpensive and you can get conversion kits."

The documentary features Heinberg, an environmental author and journalist, talking about a future in which fossil fuels are no longer viable and what type of societal changes may result. He advocates planning now for more self-sufficiency not only in transportation, but home heating and cooling as well as food production.

The church is also advocating a "walk to church" movement among its members in the Avenues and organizing a wintertime carpool schedule for those looking to further reduce carbon emissions.

For information on other local faith initiatives involving reduced energy consumption, see www.utahipl.org.

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