A Word From Our Sponsors
The Arctic Road Rally is made possible with the support of some of Alaska’s top businesses and organizations. Here’s what 2022 event sponsors have to say about their investment in transportation innovation and Alaska’s future.
“ConocoPhillips Alaska is proud to sponsor the Arctic Road Rally as an important demonstration of the capabilities of electric vehicles in the Last Frontier.”
“Partnering with Launch Alaska assists us in our continuing evaluation of vehicle electrification technology for use in our operations. ConocoPhillips has already invested in hybrid vehicle technologies in our North Slope truck fleet to improve fuel efficiency and we are purchasing several fully electric trucks for our vehicle fleet to evaluate EV truck performance in harsh arctic conditions. Electric vehicle technology is a promising option for ConocoPhillips to reduce fuel consumption in our operations on the Alaska North Slope.”
- Mike Timmcke, Greater Kuparuk Area Operations Manager, ConocoPhillips Alaska
An electric vehicle sponsored by Alyeska Tire parked at a rest stop along the Dalton Highway during the 2022 Arctic Road Rally. Photo credit Tim Leach/Launch Alaska.
"The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) is excited to support the Arctic Road Rally.”
“This innovative event will showcase EV capabilities on one of Alaska’s most isolated and rugged roads. Lessons learned will inform AEA, as we develop Alaska’s EV Infrastructure Implementation Plan to strategically deploy EV charging solutions across Alaska.”
- Curtis W. Thayer, Executive Director, AEA
Seekins Ford Lincoln New Car Sales Manager Bryant Watson shakes a driver’s hand at the starting line of the 2022 Arctic Road Rally. The Fairbanks vehicle dealership provided a Ford F-150 Lightning for the rally, one of the 10 electric vehicles that successfully completed the 1,096-mile roundtrip journey to the northernmost drivable point in the United States. Photo credit Tim Leach/Launch Alaska.
"As an Alaskan, I feel that it’s important to respect our greatest asset—our state’s abundant natural resources.”
“We are borrowing this planet from our children and future generations and as a father and proud Alaskan, it’s important to me to leave the planet and Alaska in better condition than when I received it. By sponsoring events like the Arctic Road Rally, Alyeska Tire is committing to play an active role in the work necessary to continue to make Alaska an amazing place."
- Craig Wortham, co-owner, Alyeska Tire
Electric vehicles charge at a charging station temporarily installed along the Dalton Highway during the 2022 Arctic Road Rally. Photo credit Kirsten Swann/Launch Alaska.
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