The Electric Drive Transportation Association's
2006 conference includes a substantial focus on
PHEVs, especially relative to fuel cells.
Last year's event in Vancouver
<http://www.calcars.org/calcars-news/207.html>
was the start of this change. This will be an
opportunity for many of those involved with PHEVs
to see each other and get some indications about
the intentions of the US Department of Energy in
this area. I'm hoping to attend, but without a
car. Plug-In Partners, Electro Energy and others
we work with will have booths. To register, see
<http://www.electricdrive.org/conference2006/>.

Below is the program schedule, minus the event
times, etc.(* means invit); complete version at
<http://www.edtaconference.com/index.php?tg=articles&topics=146>
EDTA Conference & Exposition 2006

Tuesday, November 28
Conference Workshop: Federal Funding Opportunities in Electric Drive
Ride 'n' Drive, etc.

Wednesday, November 29
Opening Plenary Session: Industry & Government Working Together
Keynote Speakers:
Samuel W. Bodman, U.S. Secretary, Department of Energy (invited)
Mary E. Peters, U.S. Secretary, Department of Transportation (invited)
Senator Byron Dorgan, North Dakota
John Bryson, Chairman, President & CEO of Edison International
Jim Press, President, Toyota Motor North America

Concurrent Sessions I & II (morning)

Latest Achievements in Fuel Cell Vehicles:
Milestones in Petroleum-free Transportation
Partner: U.S. Fuel Cell Council
Moderator: Robert Rose, U.S. Fuel Cell Council
Rep. John B. Larson, Connecticut*
Kathryn Clay, Senate Energy & Natural Resources
Christina Gikakis, Federal Transit Administration*
Jerry Hinkle, National Hydrogen Association
JoAnn Milliken, U.S. Department of Energy
Dr. Matt Miyasato, Air Quality Management District*

Electric Drive Technologies: Federal, State and
Local Solutions for Energy Security and the Environment
Partners: EV World, Hybridcars.com
Moderator: Tom Gross, Transportation Energy Partnership
John Bobo, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Research & Innovative Technology Administration*
Bill Boyce, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Willie Davis, U.S. Department of Interior*
Walter Howes, U.S. Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program
Analisa Bevan, California Air Resources Board*
Mark Simon, New York Department of Transportation
Catherine Witherspoon, California EPA*
Ian Clifford, Feel Good Cars, Inc.*
Miles Rubin, Miles Automotive Group, Ltd.*

Concurrent Sessions I & II Continued…(afternoon)

Latest Achievements in Fuel Cell Vehicles:
Milestones in Petroleum-free Transportation
Partner: U.S. Fuel Cell Council
Moderator: Robert Rose, U.S. Fuel Cell Council
David Garman, U.S. Department of Energy*
Richard Goodstein, Air Products
Stephen Ellis, American Honda
Ethan Brown, Ballard Power Systems
Gary Williams, ISE Corporation
Dr. Wonsuk Cho, Hyundai

Electric Drive Technologies: New Trends in Advanced Transportation
Partners: EV World, Hybridcars.com
Moderator: Brian Wynne, Electric Drive Transportation Association
Alexander Karsner, U.S. Department of Energy*
Ric Fulop, A123 Systems
Sankar DasGupta, Electrovaya
Dr. Alan Gotcher, Altair Nanotechnologies
Jim Lyons, General Electric
Larry Oswald, Global Electric Motorcars, LLC
Peter Savagian, General Motors
Michael Reed, Electro Energy, Inc.

Concurrent Sessions III & IV (late afternoon)

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Federal and Private Initiatives
Partners: EPRI, U.S. Department of Energy, Plug-in Partners
Moderator: Ed Wall, U.S. Department of Energy
Rogelio Sullivan, U.S. Department of Energy
JJ Brown, Legislative Assistant, Senator Orrin Hatch, Utah
Kristina Harris, Legislative Assistant, Rep. Lamar Smith
Charles Cooke, Committee on Science
Roger Duncan, Plug-in Partners

Defending our Future: Preparedness and National Security
Rep. Steve Israel, New York*
Glen Bowling, Saft America
James Gough, U.S. Marine Corps
Leo Grassilli*
Jim Muldoon, U.S. Air Force*
Mil Ovan, Firefly Energy Inc.
Guy Rini, Volvo Powertrain
John Young, Jr., U.S. Department of Defense*

Thursday, November 30

Concurrent Sessions V & VI (morning)

Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Industry Status Report
Partners: EPRI, U.S. Department of Energy, Plug-in Partners
Moderator: Bob Graham, EPRI
Mike Andrew, Johnson Controls
Dr. Mark Duvall, Electric Power Research Institute
Dominique Portmann, DaimlerChrysler
David West, Raser Technologies
Scott McBroom, Fallbrook Technologies
Dave Hermance, Toyota*

Beyond Cars: Building Sustainability into Heavy &
Medium Duty Markets, Mass Transit and Off-Road Vehicles
Partner: WestStart-CALSTART
Moderator: Mark Hairr, Advanced Transportation Technology Institute
Richard Parish, WestStart/CALSTART
Bob King, General Electric
Walter Kulyk, Federal Transit Administration
Bobby Maher, Maxwell Technologies
William Rankin, UQM Technologies*
Brian Sisco, Southern California Edison
John Formisano, Federal Express

Concurrent Sessions V & VI Continued…

Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Path to Commercialization
Partners: EPRI, U.S. Department of Energy, Plug-in Partners
Moderator: Roger Duncan, Austin Energy
Richard Drake, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Ed Kjaer, Southern California Edison
Tony Markel, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Arshad Mansoor, Electric Power Research Institute
Amy Raskin, Alliance Bernstein*
Jim Kliesch, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Dr. Don Hillebrand, Argonne National Laboratory

Beyond Cars: Building Sustainability into Heavy &
Medium Duty Markets, Mass Transit and Off-Road Vehicles
Partner: WestStart-CALSTART
Moderator: Richard Parish, WestStart-CALSTART
John Powell, EV America
Charles P. Pritzlaff, Georgetown University
V.K. Sharma, International Truck & Engine Corporation
Mike Staran, Enova Systems
Kathryn A. Miles, Eaton Corporation*
Jeff Groscost, AFV Solutions, Inc.*

Delegate Luncheon: Plug in Hybrid Electric
Vehicles and the Infrastructure of the Future
Dr. Steven R. Specker, President, Electric Power Research Institute
Introduction by Alan Richardson, President & CEO
of the American Public Power Association

Closing Plenary Session: Achieving Energy Independence Through Electric Drive
Edward B. Cohen, Vice President, Government &
Industry Relations, Honda North America, Inc. and EDTA Co-Chair
Governor George E. Pataki, New York*
Rep. John D. Dingell, Michigan*
Closing Remarks: Brian Wynne, President, Electric
Drive Transportation Association

Session Descriptions:

Electric Drive Technologies: Federal, State and
Local Solutions for Energy Security and the Environment
Manufacturers, businesses and cities are
obligated to meet numerous federal, state and
local government air quality and fuel saving requirements.
This forum brings together government and
business leaders to discuss electric drive
solutions. Discussion will include new electric drive transportation
options coming to market, trends in fuel economy
policy and regulation, and federal and private
sector strategies for environmental compliance with
electric drive technologies.

Latest Achievements in Fuel Cell Vehicles;
Milestones in Petroleum-free Transportation
Fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen fueling stations
are in place around the globe; this panel will
look closely at how they are performing. Key industry and
government leading the hydrogen and fuel cell
effort will discuss their demonstration projects
and what they mean for progress toward a hydrogen economy.
Topics will include vehicle technology
milestones, fueling and infrastructure advances and public education efforts.

Beyond Cars: Building Sustainability into Heavy &
Medium duty Markets, Mass Transit and Off-Road Vehicles
Electric drive technology is reducing petroleum
consumption in diverse markets, including
commercial trucking, mass transit and non-road vehicles. In addition
to the efficiency advantages, these vehicles have
proven records of reduced emissions, lower
operating costs, and performance advantages. This session brings
together truck and bus manufacturers, technology
developers, fleet managers, transit agencies,
airline industry representatives, trucking companies, and policymakers
to discuss the electric drive in the medium &
heavy duty markets. Discussion includes an
overview of the newest electric drive solutions for medium and heavy duty
vehicles, current and future trends in
“hybridization” of the heavy duty market, and
industry’s leaders’ views on where the government
can accelerate the move toward
sustainable medium and heavy duty transportation.

Defending Our Future: Preparedness and National Security
Electric drive offers strategic advantages to
military operations, including quiet operation,
minimal heat signature, and reduced fuel transport logistics. The unique
advantages of electric drive are being explored
across the U.S. military, with enormous strategic
and commercial implications in battery, hybrid and fuel cell technologies.
This learning forum addresses security market
topics including current and projected military
needs, government initiatives and funding opportunities, real-time
performance reviews from current demonstration
projects, and an in-depth look at the unique
advantages of electric drive components in military applications.

Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Path to
Commercialization/Industry Status Report
Plug-in hybrids have caught the attention of
consumers, media, businesses and government
leaders. Offering grid connected potential, optimized fuel efficiency
and performance, and zero-emission capability,
plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles
have unique potential to transform the transportation sector. As more
battery and plug-in hybrids come on the road,
grid connections could dramatically increase a
nation’s electricity grid capability and energy security.

This learning forum examines the different
applications for battery and plug-in hybrid
vehicles. Speakers will present a frank overview of the electric vehicle market
today and the obstacles to overcome for broader
adoption of these technologies, and will discuss
emerging federal interest and funding opportunities in the
development of plug-in hybrid vehicles.

New Trends in Advanced Transportation
Advanced transportation changes quickly as
technology matures. This forum covers the latest
trends in advanced transportation--from the batteries and
other components to new vehicles coming to market.

Conference Workshop: Federal Funding Opportunities in Electric Drive
Rising gas prices, vulnerable oil supplies, and
global climate concerns have captured
Washington’s attention. As a result, the Federal government is boosting
its investments aimed at speeding the development
and deployment of advanced and alternative
vehicle systems. Government funding is increasing in areas
such as battery electric, hybrid and plug-in
hybrid vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells and
biofuels. Billions of dollars will be invested in
the years ahead in research and
development, demonstration, commercialization,
government procurements, and worker training.
Significant funds are already flowing to companies, universities,
state and local governments, and consortia.

This session will be led by Kelly
Carnes—President and CEO of TechVision21, and
Former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Technology Policy—who will provide
an overview of these funding opportunities, how
they can support your business, and strategies
for accessing them. She will describe the funding landscape—types
of funding opportunities and the activities they
support, program funding levels, and key
initiatives. As a one-time government policy maker, and expert on Federal
science and technology funding, she will offer
in-depth information on how to identify specific
funding opportunities that match your needs, develop and execute a
Federal funding strategy, and write a winning proposal.

Ms. Carnes will be joined by John Sargent, Former
Executive Director of the Partnership for a New
Generation of Vehicles (PNGV) program. During Mr. Sargent’s
tenure, the PNGV successfully achieved critical
milestones in the development of leading-edge
technologies for clean, fuel-efficient vehicles. As a senior executive
at the U.S. Department of Commerce, John
coordinated the policy and R&D activities of
seven agencies (and more than 20 national laboratories) in the Federal
government’s partnership with the U.S. automobile
industry in key technologies such as advanced
batteries, fuel cells, advanced lightweight materials, hybrid
electric drive systems, 4SDI engines, and emissions control.
A+ A-

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http://www.calcars.org
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