Here are quick promos on two events plus the full schedule for a
third, the PHEV conference in Wenatchee.

This weekend, we'll be at our fourth Maker Faire event (3 in San
Mateo, 1 in Austin, Texas). This is the ultimate "do it your self"
bonanza, and all those who go say they see at least one astounding or
inspiring achievement. Go to http://www.makerfaire.com/ for details
(open late Saturday night). Find us in the Main Building, Green Zone,
where Plug-In Supply and Luscious Garage (see descriptions at
http://www.calcars.org/howtoget.html ) are partnering with us in two
conversions as well as a full schedule of presentations.


This Wednesday, May 8, in the SRI Auditorium in Menlo Park, is the
second annual Berkeley-Stanford Clean Tech Conference, this year
titled Big Solar - Utility Scale Solar Powering Our Future. We
participated in last year's inaugural event; this one is about one of
the most important emerging energy sources: solar thermal and solar
concentrating technologies. Get info/register at http://cleantech.berkeley.edu


In Wenatchee, in central Washington State, join with CalCars, A123,
Efficient Drivetrains, Idaho National Lab, Rep. Jay Inslee, the PHEV
Schoolbus Project and many other speakers in one of the most useful
information and networking events on plug-in hybrids:

POWER UP May 8-9 Electrific Transportation Summit, May 8-9, 2008
Go to http://www.plugincenter.com/index.php?page_id=274
THURSDAY, MAY 8 - Morning
8:30am Master of Ceremonies: WA State Representative Mike Armstrong

9:00am Plug-in Hybrids and Electric Vehicles: Solid endorsement for
industry growth
Emergent technologies and global concerns are driving the surge of
activity and advocacy for the transportation electrification
movement. Politicians, car manufacturers, environmentalists, energy
security advocates, Google and the CEO of WalMart are all touting
plug-in hybrids pushing fuel efficiency over 100 mpg and reducing
tailpipe emissions. Hear about the progress in electrification of
vehicles as indicated by: investments in R&D; OEM product rollout
announcements; a growing number of conferences focused on hybrids,
electric vehicles, and PHEVs; the increasing array of published
books, startup companies and pilot projects.
MODERATOR: Ron Johnston-Rodriguez,Advanced Vehicle Innovations &
Port of Chelan County, PRESENTING:
Felix Kramer, CalCars

9:45am Electric Fuel for EVs & PHEVs: Battery technologies,
lifetimes and recycling
The "fuel tanks" for electrons are evolving. Small, lightweight
lithium-ion batteries are key to the optimization of electric and
plug-in hybrid vehicles in the near-term. This session will summarize
the competing lithium chemistries, operating characteristics and
economic challenges as well as opportunities that lie ahead. Battery
lifetimes, re-use opportunities and recycling will be discussed for
lead acid, nickel-metal-hydride and lithium batteries.
MODERATOR: Mike Armstrong, WA State Representative; PRESENTING:
Jim Francfort, Idaho National Laboratory
Sanjeev Choudhary, A123 Systems/Hymotion

11:00am Smart Grid and PHEVs: Vision and opportunity for utilities
How will the electrification of transportation impact an already
strained grid? As utilities begin investing in "smart grid"
technologies on the path towards greater efficiency, the integration
of EVs and PHEVs present a new set of challenges. Where and when will
these vehicles plug in? Is the electric fuel supply available?
Challenges lead to opportunities, as PHEVs / EVs have the promising
potential to feed power back to the grid (V2G). Enabling
technologies are in development. Hear from experts on technical,
financial, legal and practical challenges and opportunities.
MODERATOR: Jim White, Chelan County PUD, PRESENTING:
P.S. Reilly, Athena Institute
John Clark, V2Green

1:30pm Putting the best into PHEVs: Clean renewables and bio-fuels
Plug-in hybrids running on batteries charged by clean renewables and
an engine powered by bio-fuels is the "best case" model described by
many PHEV visionaries. This session will focus on the convergence of
PHEVs and EVs with solar, wind, hydro, and bio-fuels, showing how to
put the best into PHEVs.,
MODERATOR: Rita Schenck, Institute for Environmental Research and
Education, PRESENTING:
David Granatstein, Center for Sustaining Ag and Nat Resources, WSU
Don Tilton, Director, Green IT Alliance
Andy Frank, UC-Davis, Center for Hybrid Research

Getting the best from PHEVs: From reducing emissions to powering homes
After putting the best in, what benefits do owners get out of their
PHEVs? This session will focus on a menu of benefits from PHEVs such
as emissions reduction, noise reduction, fuel cost savings and
maintenance cost savings. Learn how clean renewable electric power
stored in PHEVs and EVs can help satisfy future power demands, and
how vehicles fueled by clean renewables help reduce greenhouse gases.
Add individual energy independence and we have a recipe for success.
, PRESENTING:
Melissa Ahern, Washington State University
Mike Sommers/Will Huggett, ALTEN Energy Solutions

3:45pm PHEV Pilot Projects: In Washington and across the Nation
A number of PHEV pilot projects have launched during the past year
all across the U.S. Research is focusing on batteries, OEM
prototypes, vehicle-to-grid, vehicle-to-home, solar and wind-powered
charging stations and PHEV driver behavior studies. Partners include
state and local governments, utilities, Toyota, Ford, national
laboratories, the U.S. Department of Energy, universities, American
Automobile Association, Google, Ports, cities, and more. Hear what's
happening around the nation - with a special focus on the Washington
State PHEV Pilot Project.
MODERATOR: Tim Stearns, WA State Dept of Community, Trade, Economic
Development, PRESENTING:
Ron Johnston-Rodriguez, Advanced Vehicle Innovations & Port of Chelan County
Jim Francfort, Idaho National Laboratory
Sanjeev Choudhary, A123 Systems/Hymotion
John Clark, V2Green
Jim White, Chelan County PUD

FRIDAY, MAY 9 - Morning

9:00am PHEV / EV Projects: Around the world
The race to reduce fossil fuel use and vehicle emissions is hitting
its stride across the globe. Increasingly, the strategy is focused on
electrifying vehicles. Hear how, and by whom, vehicle electrification
is being addressed in Mexico, Asia, Canada and Europe.

MODERATOR: Bruce Agnew, Cascadia Center, PRESENTING:
Victor Juarez, Clean Vehicle Research Institute
Andy Frank, Efficient Drivetrains, Inc.

10:30am Charge It: The logistics of charging opportunities
Where and how will electrified vehicles plug in? The few PHEVs on the
road today just require a simple extension cord and a standard 110v
outlet. However, the forecasted deployment of tens of thousands of
PHEVs and more EVs will create a demand for outlets in public places,
motels/hotels, shopping areas, at the workplace and home. Some
vehicles may even charge from 220v outlets. Electrical standards and
codes vary, and safe charging concerns have become an issue. As
utilities upgrade to "smart grid" technologies, vehicles will likely
need to incorporate "smart appliance" technologies to optimize
integration with the electric grid. This session will explore the
factors that will affect the design of next-generation charging
hardware and accessories, elements of home/garage design, charging
stations, public policy and how consumers will interact with their
vehicles and utilities.

MODERATOR: Mike Armstrong, WA State Representative, PRESENTING:
David Sittauer, Fleet Manager, City of Edmonds
Felix Kramer, CalCars
Michael Kintner-Meyer, Pacific NW National Laboratory
Jim White, Chelan County PUD
John Clark, V2G

1:00pm Federal Legislation and Apollo's Fire: U.S. Congressman Jay Inslee,

1:30pm Heavy Duty PHEVs: Buses and Beyond
PHEV technology has been successfully demonstrated in delivery vans,
SUVs, and a few utility trucks. Shuttle buses are reportedly
in-the-works. But the largest heavy duty PHEVs on the road today are
school buses - and they are poised to demonstrate PHEV technology on
a national scale next year. You'll hear about exciting innovations
and expectations for the future from those making it happen on a
national, regional and local scale.

MODERATOR: Mike Armstrong, WA State Representative, PRESENTING:
Ewan Pritchard, Advanced Energy, PHEV School Bus Buyers Consortium
Rick Haggard, City of Seattle
Scott Logan, President, WA State Pupil Transportation Association;
Dir., Pupil Transportation, Lake Chelan School District

2:45pm Industry Workforce: Business development, job creation and
training needs
Vehicle electrification and its integration with the grid are already
sparking new business opportunities and expansions. This will
translate into new clean energy jobs across the spectrum of design,
research, manufacturing and marketing as well as servicing of
vehicles, charging stations and the grid. The workforce will require
multiple levels of training in a variety of disciplines, from
electronics and electrical systems to chemistry. Training needs
include vehicle maintenance for technicians and fleet managers as
well as battery safety concerns for emergency responders. This
session will explore emerging business formations, industry
forecasts, job creation, training needs and current efforts in
workforce training.

MODERATOR: Craig Larsen, Port of Chelan County Commissioner, PRESENTING:
Roger Slotkin, RS Management, Ltd.
Eric Leonhardt, Western Washington Univ., Vehicle Research Institute
Ron Johnston-Rodriguez, Advanced Vehicle Innovations & Port of Chelan County
4:00pm - Summit Concludes


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Founder California Cars Initiative
http://www.calcars.org
http://www.calcars.org/news-archive.html
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