General Questions:

What is EDTA?
The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) is the preeminent US industry association dedicated to the promotion of electric drive as the best means to achieve the highly efficient and clean use of secure energy in the transportation sector.

Since 1989, we have supported the sustainable commercialization of all electric drive transportation technologies by providing in-depth information, education, industry networking, public policy advocacy and international conferences and exhibitions

The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) is the preeminent trade association representing battery, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric drive technologies and infrastructure.  EDTA conducts public policy advocacy, education, industry networking, and international conferences.  EDTA’s membership includes automotive and other equipment manufacturers, energy companies, technology developers, component suppliers, and government agencies.

What connections/networking opportunities exist through the EDTA?
Significant cross-industry networking opportunities exist at our events, meetings, and annual and international conferences. As a unified voice for the electric drive industry, our membership includes a diverse representation of vehicle and equipment manufacturers, energy providers, component suppliers, public agencies and end users. Each year we strive to continually raise the bar on providing a world-stage in which our participating members have highly visible branding and speaking opportunities, benefit from relevant and rich program content, and participate in the best cross-industry networking opportunities in the industry.

Membership Questions:

Who should I submit my membership application to?
Membership applications should be submitted to Mignon Pinson, Membership Manager via email at mpinson@electricdrive.org or by fax at (202) 408-7610.

How will I know if my company's membership application has been approved?
?Upon receipt of your application, you will receive an email or phone call from an EDTA staff member. Within two weeks, you will also receive a “New Member Welcome Packet” via traditional mail.

How long does it take for membership to be activated?
Your membership is active upon receipt of your signed application. Please allow up to 24 hours to process your application and to be assigned a username and password for access the EDTA website. You will receive an email notification with this information. Others from your organization are welcome to request a username and password to benefit from the Members Only section of the site too.

What types of membership do you offer and what are the requirements to become a member?
There are different credentials required for the various tiers of membership.

• Tier II to Tier VI: Your company is directly involved in the electric drive industry.
• Tier I/Associate: Your company is an educational, charitable, or government organization or is not directly involved in the electric drive industry
  • Please Note: Tier I and Associate members are not eligible for Premium membership or participation of the Policy Committee.

What membership benefits will I receive?
All members receive “Member Only” access to EDTA’s website (with downloadable policy position papers, bill comparisons, and industry studies), discounted registration and exhibit fees for all EDTA conferences and regional events and for select non-EDTA events, preferred placement for your announcements on EDTA’s website and in newsletters, and much more. For a full list of member benefits, please see http://electricdrive.org/ht/a/GetDocumentAction/i/20302.