EVS26 Workshops
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Workshop 1: Positioning Electric Drive to Thrive: Transition to Mass Market
10:00am-2:00pm
Room 502A
Last year marked the most successful year for the electric drive industry to date. In the coming years, 30 to 40 different plug-in electric vehicles will be introduced to the global market. Join us for several different panel discussions as we focus on how we can position the electrification of the automotive industry in 2012 and beyond for stable, healthy growth. The panelists in this workshop will also discuss: local model electric vehicle utility policies, preparing for multi-unit housing charging options and public charging and regional efforts to maximize cities for mass market adoption of electric drive vehicles. While consumer adoption patterns will vary regionally, utilities and utility regulators across the nation must be prepared for this first wave of vehicles.
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WORKSHOP 2: WHO’S WINNING THE CLEAN ENERGY RACE? SPURRING PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABORATION IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES
2:30-4:30PM
ROOM 502A
In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn about how international private investment can create value in the development of advanced vehicle technologies. Led by the Pew Charitable Trusts Clean Energy Program, the panels in this workshop will discuss private sector investment in clean energy systems across the G20 nations. Panelists will also talk about their contributions to electric vehicle production and deployment. In addition, representatives from leading automotive and component manufacturers will highlight their initiatives for spurring job growth within the industry.
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WORKSHOP 3: GEN NEXT: EDUCATING THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE WORKFORCE
1:30PM-3:30PM
ROOM 501
Electric-vehicle advocate and well-known electric drive industry expert Chelsea Sexton will moderate this session about nationwide educational programs that are incorporating advanced electric power train technologies into their programs. MIT and the University of Michigan are investing in the future of electric drive by educating the next generation of automotive engineers and industry leaders. This workshop will include discussions among employers and employees from within the electric transportation industry about their perspectives on new industry jobs and career opportunities.
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