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A123 Systems is the developer of a new generation of lithium-ion batteries that deliver previously unattainable power levels, safety and life to a wide range of applications. Committed to revolutionizing the way manufacturers design high power products, A123 Systems is working to develop advanced battery technology for electric drive and hybrid electric vehicles.
AAA (the American Automobile Association, Inc.) is a federation of affiliated automobile clubs. Each AAA club is an independent, not-for-profit organization, chartered and incorporated in its own state and controlled by its own Board of Directors. AAA affiliated automobile clubs provide a wide range of personal insurance, travel, financial and automotive services through its retail branches, regional operations centers, and the Internet.
Advanced Energy is a Raleigh, N.C.-based nonprofit working to assist communities in understanding, planning and implementing electric transportation initiatives. With innovative approaches to energy issues, we’re creating economic, environmental and societal benefits through transportation, industrial process technologies, motors and drives testing, and applied building science.
Advanced Energy facilitates the adoption of energy efficient technologies, our primary project at this time is the Plug-In Hybrid School Bus program. We are currently working with some other purchasers and manufacturers to facilitate other large purchases.
Advanced Transportation Technology Institute
Building on a history of technological innovation, Aerovironment designs, develops, produces and supports an advanced portfolio of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and efficient electric energy systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. Commercial and government entities use AV's clean transportation solutions such as electric vehicle test systems and electric vehicle fast charge systems, as well as its clean energy solutions such as Architectural Wind (TM).
AV’s comprehensive EV Solutions include EV home charging, public charging, fast charging, data collection, grid-integrated communications and support services for consumers, automakers, utilities, government agencies and businesses.
AES is one of the world's leading power companies. We generate and distribute electric power in 26 countries through an array of world-class power businesses. In some regions our power may drive supercomputers and cutting-edge industrial technologies, while in others we may be delivering the first reliable source of electricity to hospitals, homes, schools and businesses. Regardless of locale, we believe that electricity is essential to human progress and advancing economic growth, public health and security.
Airbiquity is taking a leadership role in enabling automakers and fleet operators to Go Green by creating connected vehicle services for environmental sustainability. Our services have been adopted by leading EV automakers, including Nissan and Ford, and they power innovative solutions from fuel companies, notably Shell. Making it easy for the driver to manage and use a green vehicle is essential for market success.
Allison Transmission, Inc. (Allison) is the premier global provider of commercial duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Allison products are specified by over 250 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in many market sectors including bus, refuse, fire, construction, distribution, military and specialty applications.
Allison Transmission, Inc., a leader in advanced hybrid technology, has announced that the 2010 Allison Hybrid EP System for buses and coaches will feature new and improved components for greater reliability, durability and performance. Allison is the world’s largest heavy-duty hybrid producer with over 4000 hybrid systems either delivered or awarded.
Altairnano
As a leader in advanced energy storage systems for clean, efficient power and energy management, Altairnano’s suite of advanced lithium-ion energy storage systems is helping solve today’s toughest power and energy challenges. From helping create a more reliable, resilient, and efficient electricity grid, to accelerating the adoption of renewable generation and alternative fuel vehicles, Altairnano combines science and innovation with market-ready solutions to achieve sustainable, and economically sensible, power and energy management practices.
American Association of Blacks in Energy
American Public Power Association
The American Public Power Association is the service organization for the nation’s more than 2,000 community- and state-owned electric utilities that serve 43 million people in the U.S. It supports national policies that promote the use of electric transportation. A number of APPA member utilities are using electric vehicles as part of their municipal fleets.
AMP’s first all-electric models are the Chevrolet Equinox, and the Saturn Sky/Pontiac Solstice. Initial AMP customers include fleet managers and utility companies, as well as individuals. AMP’s intent is to electrify a wide range of OEM vehicles and SUVs’ and expects to announce new model additions in 2011.
APS, Arizona’s largest and longest-serving electricity utility, serves more than 1.1 million customers in 11 of the state’s 15 counties. With headquarters in Phoenix, APS is the principal subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp.
ATC New Technologies a division of ATC Drivetrain
Austin Energy joined EDTA's Board of Directors in January 2005. Austin Energy is the nation's 10th largest community-owned electric utility, serving 360,000 customers and a population of more than 800,000. Austin Energy has a portfolio of diverse generation methods, and has the top-performing renewable energy program in the nation, as well as the nation's largest green building program.
Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC: AZDDF) is a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles.
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For nearly 200 years, BGE has been meeting the energy needs of Central Maryland. BGE serves more than 1.2 million business and residential electric customers and more than 630,000 gas customers in an economically diverse, 2,300-square-mile area encompassing Baltimore City and all or part of 10 Central Maryland counties.
When it comes to innovation, Best Buy continues to lead the way among retailers. They are currently the leading retailer of electric bikes and scooters and have recently added Brammo motorcycles to the mix, though their long-term strategy includes much more than adding a few two-wheeled EVs to their selection of computer, electronics and appliance products. The company believes that, by educating its customers about electric vehicles, it can become a preferred destination for them to purchase EVs of all kinds, up to and including highway-capable cars that one might normally expect to purchase at an auto dealership. As Best Buy has grown, so has its ability to impact the communities it serves. Its large number of retail stores, with their high access to consumers, gives the company significant reach.
Through Geek Squad, the company provides repair and maintenance of the EVs it sells, and is beginning to provide services related to EV charging stations.
With its three brands – BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce – the BMW Group is one of the world’s most successful premium manufacturers of cars and motorcycles. It operates internationally with 24 production sites in 13 countries and a global sales network with representation in more than 140 countries.
BYD is the leading manufacturer of advanced, environmentally-friendly battery technologies like the BYD’s Iron Phosphate battery used in BYD electric vehicles and electric busses. BYD’s solar panels and LED Lighting systems have CEC, TUV/CE and UL listings, and the company enjoys rapid growth in consumer electronics space and electrified transportation sector manufacturing under its BYD brand. BYD is the fastest-growing Chinese automotive and green energy technology enterprise.
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Capstone Turbine Corporation is the world's leading producer of low-emission microturbine systems, and was first to market with commercially viable air bearing turbine technology. Capstone announced that it has initiated a demonstration project with TATSA, an Argentine bus manufacturer that will use a Capstone hybrid electric drive system -- which features a C65 microturbine -- as a clean, efficient range extender for a transit bus. Capstone is headquartered in the Los Angeles area with sales and/or service centers in China, Mexico, Singapore, South America, the United Kingdom and the United States.
CenterPoint Energy
The New York office serves as the headquarters of Chadbourne & Parke. The office represents all of the Firm’s practice areas, including bankruptcy and financial restructuring, corporate, intellectual property, commercial and products liability litigation, securities litigation and regulatory enforcement, special investigations and litigation, project finance, energy, communications and technology, employment, insurance and reinsurance, real estate, tax, and trusts and estates. The range of practices in New York enables attorneys with different skills to collaborate to meet our clients' needs. In addition, our New York practice groups draw on the expertise of other offices, both within and outside the United States.
Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat S.p.A., produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Mopar, SRT and Fiat vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler Group’s culture of innovation, first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925, and Fiat’s complementary technology that dates back to its founding in 1899.
CIM Research
New York City has supported the introduction of electric drive technology into vehicles ranging in size from low speed vehicles through hybrid electric transit buses. The NY City Department of Transportation, alternate fuels program has made funds available to municipal and private fleets for the acquisition of electric, hybrid and other alternate fuel vehicles.
Clean Vehicle Research Institute
Clean Vehicle Research Institute, Inc. is a non-Profit organization based in Tampa, Florida & Mexico City. Focused on create synergies among the small EV companies and entrepreneurs from NAFTA countries, for advancement of EV solutions in ‘Niche Markets’: High performance, school buses, public transportation, DIY and specialty vehicles. Emphasis on American (Canada, USA, Mexico manufactured products).
Member Testimonial
EDTA has been
solidly working to promote electric drive
vehicles for over two decades with a clear
focus toward making electric drive a major
player in today’s markets. Staff members have
demonstrated constant professionalism and
friendliness when it comes to helping members.
With continuous support at EDTA yearly events
and conferences, EDTA helps us promote our
developments at the lowest cost.
-Victor Juárez G.,
Clean Vehicle
Research Institute (CLE.VE.R)
Club Car, Inc. is a manufacturer of small, task-oriented vehicles. Since our beginnings in 1958 as a small regional maker of electric golf cars, we've expanded our business to meet the varying needs and demands of our customers in golf, commercial and consumer markets in over 150 countries worldwide. Along the way, we've become leaders in innovation, product quality and customer satisfaction. Our product portfolio includes street legal low-speed vehicles and the broadest variety of off-road models like golf cars, work utility vehicles, multi-passenger shuttle vehicles, and rough terrain 4x4 utility vehicles. As a division of Ingersoll Rand, Club Car is the world's largest manufacturer of electric vehicles, and is proud to be on the forefront of environmentally responsible zero-emission vehicle technologies. With zero emissions, Club Car electric vehicles offer a cleaner, quieter alternative to gas without sacrificing performance. Although we've built more than 1.5 million vehicles, our customers around the globe know that Club Car is much more than a manufacturer. We're a trusted, supportive business partner that's committed to their success.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, CODA Automotive is a privately held company that designs and manufactures 100% electric cars and advanced battery systems built for transportation and utility applications. Launched in June 2009, the company designs, brands, markets and distributes electric vehicles utilizing a manufacturing partnership strategy which allows Coda Automotive to develop vehicles rapidly in a flexible manner – avoiding the traditionally capital-intensive nature of the automobile business. CODA’s vehicle has a best-in-class powertrain, a range 120 miles and will be delivered in the second half of 2011.
Compact Power, Inc. (CPI) a subsidiary of LG Chem, Ltd., is bringing the power of Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery Technology to North America for Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PHEV), and Electric Vehicle (EV) applications in the automotive, commercial, and military markets. CPI/LG Chem is leveraging its engineering talent, solid financial resources, and cutting edge technology to become the supplier of choice for advanced energy storage systems. CPI’s solutions are safe, high-power/high-energy, compact, and lightweight.
Coulomb Technologies offers a family of products and services that provide a smart charging infrastructure for plug-in vehicles. Coulomb's ChargePoint network and Smartlet Charging Stations address the needs of drivers, utilities, governments and parking space owners.
CSA Standards is a division of CSA Group, whose purpose is to make standards work for people and business, comprised of three lines of business: CSA Standards, for standards development, information products, sale of publications, training, and membership services; CSA International, for product testing and certification; and OnSpex, for consumer product evaluation.
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Daimler’s road map for sustainable transportation is comprised of optimizing combustion engines, increasing the use of alternate fuels, and achieving emission-free driving with fuels cells and battery-driven vehicles. One example of an activity in this area is the current electric drive test fleet running in London. 100 Smart EV vehicles are being tested under real world conditions by select customers. Compact cars such as the Smart fortwo EV are particularly suited to congested urban areas. Fuel cell technology has the greatest potential in terms of emission free driving – not only in urban areas, but also for longer distances. At the end of 2007, Daimler’s worldwide fuel cell fleet of over 100 vehicles had accumulated more than 2.35 million miles and 180,400 hours of operation. In 2010, the new generation fuel cell drive with considerably improved performance characteristics will be launched in the B-Class F-Cell – the first fuel cell vehicle produced under series production conditions.
DBT USA provides turnkey charging infrastructure hardware and software, as well as integration services for every Electric Vehicle charging application, including fleet, public, and home. In addition to providing Level I, Level II, and Level III DC quick chargers, DBT USA offer a full range of sustainable charging infrastructure through solar-powered on-grid and off-grid solutions.
Delphi is a leading global supplier of electronics and technologies for automotive, commercial vehicle and other market segments, including powertrain, safety, steering, thermal, and controls & security systems, electrical/electronic architecture, and in-car entertainment technologies. Engineered to meet and exceed the rigorous standards of the automotive industry, Delphi technology is also found in computing, communications, consumer electronics, energy and medical applications.
Headquartered in Troy, Mich., Delphi has approximately 171,000 employees and operates 159 wholly owned manufacturing sites in 36 countries with sales of $26.4 billion in 2006.With major technical centers, manufacturing sites and customer support facilities in 30 countries, Delphi delivers real-world innovations that make products smarter and safer as well as more powerful and efficient.
Dow provides enabling solutions to many of the toughest challenges the automotive/transportation industry is facing today, including improving safety and health, boosting energy efficiency, reducing exhaust emissions, and increasing durability, quality and appeal.
Dow Automotive Systems is a leading provider of polyurethanes, elastomers, films, fluids, adhesives, emissions solutions and acoustic-management materials to the global transportation industry. By working collaboratively with passenger vehicle, commercial transportation and aftermarket customers, Dow Automotive Systems is developing industry-leading solutions to address a wide range of critical market needs – increasing energy efficiency, improving safety and health, reducing exhaust emissions and enhancing vehicle quality and appeal. These innovations include providing advanced coatings to improve high-speed trains and recreational vehicles and helping improve communities with road construction chemicals, surface coatings, traffic markings and salt products for optimal driving conditions.
Dow Kokam was established in 2009 to develop and manufacture technologically advanced and economically viable battery solutions for the transportation, defense, industrial and medical industries. The company is owned by The Dow Chemical Company, TK Advanced Battery LLC and Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault (Dassault). Uniting the three companies creates the first battery and energy management systems manufacturer to combine the viable, scalable, large-format battery technology with the market franchise, manufacturing expertise and market knowledge necessary to become the clear partner of choice across industries.
Duke Energy is one of the largest electric power holding companies in the U.S, with a portfolio of natural gas and electric businesses, both regulated and non-regulated, and an affiliated real estate company. Its regulated utility operations serve approximately four million customers in five states, representing approximately 12 million people. Its commercial power and international business segments own and operate diverse power-generation assets in North America and Latin America, including a growing portfolio of renewable energy assets.
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E-Z-GO a global leader in light transportation, building hundreds of thousands of vehicles each year from its 650,000-square-foot world headquarters in Augusta. Today, E-Z-GO builds more than 40 different vehicle models under the E-Z-GO and Cushman brands. Besides the golf cars with which it is so often identified, E-Z-GO also manufactures world-class utility vehicles for work and recreation, personnel shuttles and material-handling machines. Its products range from the zero-emissions, street-legal E-Z-GO 2Five to the diminutive, industrious Cushman Minute Miser utility vehicle.
E-Z-GO became part of Textron in 1960. This global, multi-industry company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex.
Eaton is a global technology leader in diversified power management solutions that make electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power operate more efficiently, effectively, safely and sustainably. They market electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety.
Eaton solutions include Hybrid Transmissions for Commercial Vehicles as well as Levels 1 & 2 AC & Level 2 DC Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Eaton has approximately 70,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries.
ECOtality is a leader in clean electric transportation solutions and storage technologies that address the world’s global energy challenges. With support from the Department of Energy, ECOtality is the Project Manager for The EV Project, the largest deployment of electric vehicles and charge infrastructure in history. ECOtality's Blink brand of charging units are an intelligent means of providing power to electric vehicles either from home or on the road.
Organized in 1933, EEI works closely with all of its members, representing their interests and advocating equitable policies in legislative and regulatory arenas.
EEI provides public policy leadership, critical industry data, market opportunities, strategic business intelligence, one-of-a-kind conferences and forums, and top-notch products and services.
Electric Mobility Canada (Mobilité Electrique Canada) is a national membership-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated exclusively to the promotion of electric mobility as a readily available and important solution to Canada’s emerging energy and environmental issues. EMC was launched following a December 5, 2005 workshop in Vancouver attended by a wide cross section of interested stakeholders from across Canada. At this workshop an Implementation Committee was formed to oversee development activities. This committee includes representatives from Bombardier Transportation, Toyota Canada, Hydro-Québec, BC Hydro, Industry Canada, Transport Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Environment Canada, Azure Dynamics, Unicell, Ministry of Transportation of Manitoba, Vancouver’s TransLink and others.
The coordination of EMC’s activities and projects is currently being provided by the Saint-Jérôme, Quebec based Centre for Electric Vehicle Experimentation in Quebec (CEVEQ.)
Electric Power
Research Institute
The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. An independent, nonprofit organization, EPRI brings together its scientists and engineers as well as experts from academia and industry to help address challenges in electricity, including reliability, efficiency, health, safety and the environment. EPRI’s members represent more than 90 percent of the electricity generated and delivered in the United States, and international participation extends to 40 countries. EPRI’s principal offices and laboratories are located in Palo Alto, CA, Charlotte, N.C., Knoxville, TN, and Lenox, MA.
Electrovaya is a world leader in the field of portable power solutions with its proprietary Lithium Ion SuperPolymer batteries. Electrovaya’s breakthrough EV has a range of up to 230 miles (360km) and highway speeds. Other program groups include Aerospace, with a NASA Prime Contract; and IT, with a Microsoft partnership on the Scribbler™ Tablet PC.
Ener1, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries for hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full electric vehicles. Leveraging our proven expertise with multiple chemistries, prismatic cell design and proven stacking architecture, we design proven solutions that deliver optimum performance and superior vehicle integration to meet our customers’ needs.
Energy Future
Holdings Corporation
Energy Future Holdings Corp., formerly TXU Corp., is a Dallas-based, privately held energy company with a portfolio of competitive and regulated energy subsidiaries. TXU Energy, Luminant and Oncor, EFH's primary businesses, serve the high-growth Texas electricity market, which is one of world's largest and among the nation's most successful competitive markets.
Enova Systems, a production company, is a leading producer and integrator of hybrid electric (HEV) and all-electric (EV) drive systems and digital power controls for medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Enova has established a leading worldwide presence in key markets, supplying HEV and EV drive systems to major OEMs such as Navistar (North America), Tanfield/Smith Electric Vehicles (UK, North America), Wrightbus (UK), Isuzu (Japan) and First Auto Works (China). Enova has flexible, proprietary technologies and other unique technologies/resources in place to quickly develop and apply its post-transmission, pre-transmission, series and all-electric drive systems into a broad range of commercial vehicle applications.
Evatran
Plugless Power solutions, manufactured by Evatran, are the first electric vehicle (EV) charging systems on the market that offer a simple way to charge EVs with the ease of hands-free technology.
EVSE, LLC
Electric vehicle chargers designed specifically for garages and lots. EVSE offers the industry’s only ceiling mounted charger with automatic cable retraction, keeping cables off the ground; protecting customers from tripping; protecting from snow, salt, rain and vehicles. Our Marquee charger offers the same smart cable solution.
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Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States. FPL serves approximately 4.5 million customer accounts in Florida and is a leading employer in the state with more than 10,000 employees. The company consistently outperforms national averages for service reliability while customer bills are below the national average. A clean energy leader, FPL has one of the lowest emissions profiles and one of the leading energy efficiency programs among utilities nationwide. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Fla.-based NextEra Energy, Inc.
FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) is a diversified chemical company serving agricultural, industrial and consumer markets globally for more than a century with innovative solutions, applications and quality products. The company employs approximately 5,000 people throughout the world. In September 2008 FMC Lithium opened a new battery research and development (R&D) facility at the company’s Bessemer City, N. C. plant. CLEAR is equipped with a state-of-the-art R&D dry room, allowing for testing of rechargeable lithium-ion battery components. This new facility will be used for development and demonstration of FMC Lithium’s new lithium battery materials including its revolutionary SLMP stabilized lithium metal powder.
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company.
Fuji
Electric Corporation of America
Fuji Electric develops the business globally with electric power plants and system solutions know-how accumulated by developing social and industrial infrastructures and electric power, and superior expertise in top-level components. The company provides power semiconductors that are indispensable in the reduction of energy consumption in industrial machines, home electronic appliances and automotive electronics, and magnetic discs used in PC disc devices. Furthermore, the Company also provides products closely linked to daily lifestyles, such as vending machines. Moving forward, we will strive to further expand business in the field of “energy and the environment” by fusing and strengthening core technologies.
FZ SoNick was created from the experience of MES-DEA. At the end of the 1990s Carlo Bianco (founder) purchased the Daimler-Chrysler and AEG patents for salt storage batteries which allowed him to industrialize and mass-produce this innovative accumulator and make it available for electric vehicles.
FZ SoNick is also part of the FIAMM Group. Established in 1942. FIAMM today is a worldwide supplier of major automobile manufacturers for the automotive sector (ignition batteries, horns and antennas), the FIAMM Group also became a touchstone in the industrial batteries sector and with its products it guaranteed reliability and safety in energy storage systems, telecommunications, data transmission and processing as well as industrial processes.
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Global Electric Motorcars by Polaris
Gridwise Alliance
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Honda is continuing its industry-leading efforts to address the environmental challenges of global climate change, emissions reduction, and energy sustainability through a comprehensive approach that involves further improvements to gasoline engine fuel efficiency; the development of real-world alternatives to gasoline, including natural gas and the hydrogen-powered fuel cell car; and technology for refueling alternative fuel vehicles. Additionally, Honda is pursuing advances in technology related to energy systems such as solar cells, electrical co-generation, and the efficient creation of renewable bio-fuels as part of its effort to develop real world solutions to environmental challenges.
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Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers USA
International Light Transportation Vehicle Association
International Light Transportation Vehicle Association, ("ILTVA"), is a Georgia nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(6) national trade association comprised of the leading golf car and personal transport vehicle (PTV) manufacturers. ILTVA sponsors the development and maintenance of ANSI sanctioned standards to establish safety specifications for the design and operation of golf cars and PTVs driven by electric motors and internal combustion engines for golf cars.
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King County has the largest fleet of hybrid electric vehicles in the Pacific Northwest, and the largest transit hybrid electric bus fleet in the nation.
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Light Electric Vehicle Association
The Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA) represents the strategic interests of light electric vehicle retailers, dealers, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers to promote the development, sale, and use of LEVs worldwide. Members receive support and educational resources to expand their businesses while initiating efforts to influence and adopt legislation, regulation, performance standards, promotion and general best practices in the light electric vehicle industry. Light electric vehicles are gateways to medium and heavy electric vehicles.
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Magna Electronics, Intelligent Power Systems is a developer and supplier of components and systems to the emerging automotive market for Hybrid Drivelines, Hub Motors, Electric Propulsion, and Energy Systems. Our team of engineers has extensive background in chassis driveline systems, electric motor design, vehicle controls, and energy management. Using innovative software controls, combined with advanced electromagnetic, thermal and mechanical designs, Magna Electronics-IPS, has created powerful and efficient electric propulsion and drive technologies that produce highly cohesive yet minimally coupled propulsion and energy storage systems that achieve superior efficiency and performance.
Metropolitan
Washington Council of Government
The Metropolitan Washington Alternative Fuels Clean Cities Partnership is a public private group organized and coordinated by COG. Their membership includes local government and private fleet managers; area utilities and other alternative fuel interests; nonprofit environmental and advocacy organizations; federal and state governments; and academia. The primary goal of the Partnership is to encourage and accelerate the use of alternative fueled vehicles (AFVs) in the metropolitan Washington region as a means of promoting energy security and improving environmental quality.
Globally, Michelin produces tires for virtually every category of the tire market.
In North America, Michelin offers: Passenger and light-duty truck tires; Heavy truck tires; Recreational vehicle tires; Earthmover tires; Agriculture tires; Aircraft tires; and Bicycle tires.
Our economic impact: With annual sales of $7.25 billion, Michelin North America has a substantial economic footprint in North America. The effect of Michelin's presence is felt in numerous ways beyond sales.
Mitsubishi Motors
R&D of America
The first Mitsubishi Motors electric vehicle was produced in 1971 and 150 electric vehicles were provided to the utility companies and the Japanese government. Mitsubishi Motors started using lithium ion batteries in their electric vehicles from the mid 1990s. Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Motor Corp., Tokyo, Japan. In November 2011, MMNA will introduce the new Mitsubishi “i”, a plug-in electric vehicle, following launches that have already taken place in Japan, Europe and Hong Kong. Pre-orders from the public as well as fleets may be placed now.
The Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have also entered into a joint venture with GS Yuasa, called Lithium Energy Japan, to manufacture high-capacity, high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Mass production began in 2009. Fleet testing with utility companies is being conducted in Japan, United States, New Zealand, and Europe.
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National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium
The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC), a program of West Virginia University, is a national leader in developing, managing and promoting training programs and activities that lead to energy independence and the greater use of clean transportation. Funded primarily through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is the only nationwide alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle training organization dedicated to improving air quality and decreasing U.S. dependence on foreign oil by promoting, supporting, and expanding the use of alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles.
The NAFTC, Programs include the U.S. DOE-funded Advanced Electric Drive Vehicle Education Program and the Clean Cities Learning Program.
National Electrical Contractors Association
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is the voice of the electrical construction industry and is becoming very involved with installation (and education about) home charging units for EVs.
NECA has provided over a century of service to the $130 billion electrical construction industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the United States. NECA’s national and 119 local chapters advance the industry through advocacy, education, research, and standards development.
National Grid has submitted two Smart Grid filings, one in New York and one in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, seeking state regulatory approval in Smart Grid investments, including vehicles and charging stations. In addition, National Grid is participating in a study with the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) and EPRI entitled "Grid Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles". We are participating in the EPRI/Ford Escape PHEV demonstration program and we have submitted letters of commitment to be sub applicants in four DOE Transportation Electrification Stimulus grant applications, that, if successful, could result in National Grid obtaining up to a combination of 90 plug-in electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. We are also looking to partner in other collaboratives with neighboring utilities and local universities. We are extremely active in all the local clean cities organizations throughout the National Grid territory, which will assist in leveraging relationships with all key stakeholders in the market development and advancement of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Member Testimonial
Joining EDTA is an
excellent way to be involved in the development
of federal policy and legislation that is
needed to support the development of the
electric drive technologies. Membership in EDTA
provides for the networking and leveraging of
relationships with colleagues in the utility,
manufacturing and service provider industries.
EDTA helps us use limited resources to develop
our EV programs and plans in a most effective
way.
-Ronald Gulmi,
Product
Manager,
National Grid
The New York Power Authority is the nation’s largest state-owned electric utility, and one of the cleanest, greenest power companies in the United States. NYPA’s 18 generating facilities include New York State’s largest hydropower projects. Its investments in energy efficiency and clean energy initiatives, which have passed the $1 billion mark, save taxpayers millions of dollars a year and improve air quality.
The Power Authority has helped place more than 850 electric-drive vehicles in service around the state, in NYPA fleets and for municipal use. New York now has one of the first plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles in the nation, and will soon use hydropower to make hydrogen fuel for clean transportation purposes.
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a public benefit corporation created in 1975 under Article 8, Title 9 of the State Public Authorities Law through the reconstitution of the New York State Atomic and Space Development Authority. NYSERDA’s earliest efforts focused solely on research and development with the goal of reducing the State’s petroleum consumption. Today, NYSERDA’s aim is to help New York meet its energy goals: reducing energy consumption, promoting the use of renewable energy sources, and protecting the environment.
Nidec Motor Corporation (NMC) is a leading manufacturer of commercial, industrial, and appliance motors and controls. The NMC product line features a full line of high efficiency motors, large and small, which serve Industrial, residential and commercial markets in applications ranging from water treatment, mining, oil and gas and power generation to pool and spa motors, air conditioning condensers, rooftop cooling towers and commercial refrigeration. It also makes motors, controls and switches for automotive and commercial markets. Brands include U.S. Motors, SR Drives, Hurst, Rescue, ECOTECH EZTM.
Nissan first came to the United States to sell vehicles in 1958 and began importing and making Datsun vehicles in the United States under the Nissan Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (NMC), name in 1960. In 1990, Nissan North America Inc. (NNA), was created to coordinate all of Nissan's various activities in North America to enhance the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of Nissan vehicles. In 1998, the two organizations merged operations under the Nissan North America, Inc., name. NNA's mission is to provide all Nissan and Infiniti employees and dealers with the tools they need for constant improvement and consumer satisfaction.
In North America, Nissan is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010 and has been recognized as a 2010 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency.
In 2010, the Nissan Leaf was released as one of the first full electric, zero emission PEV. Within 6 months, the Leaf has earned recognition on Ward's '10 Best Engines' list for 2011 and won the Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award, 2011 European Car of the Year and 2011 World Car of the Year.
North Carolina Electric Cooperatives
North Carolina’s electric cooperatives serve more than 2.5 million people across North Carolina in 93 of the state’s 100 counties. The 26 electric cooperatives are private, independent and not-for-profit entities committed to providing a high standard of service to residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural customers with at-cost electric service. Each of North Carolina’s electric cooperatives is governed by a board of directors elected from its membership. Members are also owners. North Carolina’s electric cooperatives emphasize the importance of community involvement, integrity, accountability and innovation.
Northeast Utilities operates New England’s largest utility system serving more than two million electric and natural gas customers in Connecticut, western Massachusetts and New Hampshire. NU is dedicated to this region, as well as the people, energy and technology so vital to its security, stability and economic strength.
NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 Index company, owns and operates one of the country’s largest and most diverse power generation portfolios. Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, the Company’s power plants provide nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity—enough to supply more than 20 million homes. NRG’s retail businesses, Reliant Energy and Green Mountain Energy Company, combined serve more than 1.8 million residential, business, commercial and industrial customers. With investments in solar, wind and nuclear power, as well as electric vehicle infrastructure, NRG is working to help America’s transition to a clean energy economy.
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DUECO, in conjunction with ODYNE Corporation has developed the country’s first PHEV aerial bucket truck. Introduced to the public in October 2007, the vehicle uses an innovative design that dramatically reduces engine idle time by using a large 35kWh battery pack to power the aerial device at the worksite and provide other benefits such as electrical air-conditioning and exportable power.
The system is also designed to reduce fuel consumption during normal driving by using the electric motor to assist the conventional power train and capture energy during braking. When the vehicle is charged overnight using renewable energy sources, the system can significantly reduce GHG emissions by displacing petroleum with clean electrical energy. The unit is commercially available.
OUC-The Reliable One is a municipal utility owned by the citizens of Orlando. It provides electricity and water services to customers in Orlando, St. Cloud, and parts of Orange and Osceola counties.
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Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States, providing service to 14 million people throughout a 70,000 square-mile area in northern and central California. PG&E has actively supported alternative fuel vehicles since 1985, and is committed to being an environmental leader. PG&E is investigating advanced technologies such as plug-in hybrids, fuel cells and the supporting hydrogen infrastructure.
Pepco Holdings, Inc. is one of the largest energy delivery companies in the Mid-Atlantic region, serving about 1.9 million customers in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland and New Jersey. PHI subsidiaries Pepco, Delmarva Power and Atlantic City Electric provide regulated electricity service; Delmarva Power also provides natural gas service. PHI also provides energy efficiency and renewable energy services through Pepco Energy Services.
The mission of the Pew Environment Group, the conservation arm of The Pew Charitable Trusts, is to help meet what we view as one of the seminal challenges of our time: saving the natural environment and protecting the rich array of life it supports.
Our aim is to strengthen environmental policies and practices in ways that produce significant and measurable protection for terrestrial and marine systems worldwide. In doing so, we work to advance scientific understanding of the causes and consequences of environmental problems, design innovative policy solutions to these problems and mobilize public support for their implementation.
Phoenix International – a John Deere Company - in the business of developing and producing high power inverters used in conjunction with electric motors to create vehicle electric drives. They serve the needs of all the John Deere Platforms and two dozen non-Deere OEMs - of heavy duty vehicles. Their primary focus is the development of vehicle electronics for heavy duty vehicle applications for a broad range of work vehicles, trucks and mobile equipment. They are a current recipient of a DOE Grant for development of electric drives through the AARA program.
They design and manufacture robust controls, displays, specialty sensors, integrated electronic systems, telematics and power electronics. The Phoenix Drive’s family of high-efficiency inverters provides advanced controls for permanent magnet, induction and switched-reluctance electric machines in power ranges from 50 kW to 300 kW.
Professionals Engineers in California Government
PECG represents the 13,000 state-employed engineers and related professionals responsible for designing and inspecting California's highways and bridges, ensuring that schools and hospitals are safe during earthquakes, and protecting our air, water and beaches from polluters.
Progress Energy, headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., is a Fortune 500 energy company with more than 22,000 megawatts of generation capacity and approximately $10 billion in annual revenues. Progress Energy includes two major electric utilities that serve about 3.1 million customers in the Carolinas and Florida.
The company was the 2006 recipient of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Award, the industry's highest honor, in recognition of its operational excellence. The company also is the first utility to receive the prestigious J.D. Power and Associates Founder's Award for customer service. Progress Energy serves two fast-growing areas of the country, and the company is pursuing a balanced strategy for a secure energy future. That balance includes aggressive energy efficiency programs, investments in renewable energy technologies and a state-of-the-art electricity system.
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Recargo develops mobile applications for drivers of the next generation of connected automobiles. A Los Angeles based mobile application company called Recargo has updated its EV car charger location iPhone and iPad program to include real-time information that is crowd-sourced from users, a news feed that is managed by PluginCars.com, and a photo sharing feature. Users of the Recargo app can leave recommendations for restaurants and nearby shops for others to visit as they wait for their car to charge. Charging stations on the map are accompanied by Google Street View, which has partnered with U.S. Department of Energy on a similar project to create a map of charging units around the country.
Remy International, Inc., headquartered in Pendleton, Indiana, is a leading manufacturer, re-manufacturer and distributor of Delco Remy brand heavy-duty systems and Remy brand starters, alternators and hybrid motor technology. The company also provides worldwide components and core-exchange service for automobiles, light trucks, medium and heavy-duty trucks and other heavy-duty, off-road and industrial applications.
Remy’s patented HVH traction motors for hybrid/all-electric vehicles deliver the highest power density/torque. We’ve produced over 90,000 compact, powerful motors on the road in proven applications, including transit buses, trucks, SUVs, automobiles and motorcycles. With over a billion miles of proven reliability, Remy’s electric-traction motors are the choice of OEMs and system providers.
Rockwood is a leading specialty chemicals and advanced materials producer. With annual sales of approximately $3 billion, 10,500 employees and 88 manufacturing facilities in more than two-dozen countries, they are a global family of world-class specialty chemicals and advanced materials businesses. Chemetall Lithium and Fine Chemicals is a world leading manufacturer of lithium-based compounds and an innovative developer of metal-based fine chemicals for use in specialty applications. Chemetall has lithium production facilities in the United States, Chile, Germany and Taiwan.
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Sacramento Municipal Utility District
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District is a community owned electric utility governed by a seven-member Board of Directors. Serving 592,000 customers and a total population of about 1.4 million, SMUD is the sixth-largest public utility in the country.
SDG&E is a regulated public utility that provides safe and reliable energy service to 3.4 million consumers through 1.4 million electric meters and 830,000 natural gas meters in San Diego and southern Orange counties. In August of 2006, SDG&E established the Clean Transportation Program. This program addresses the growing interest by SDG&E customers in a variety of alternative electric transportation technologies, including electric vehicles. Driven by the national priorities to reduce fuel consumption, promote the use of electricity as an alternative fuel, reduce dependence on foreign oil and also to assist in achieving the environmental priorities for the state of California relative to transportation, we want to support our customers in identifying clean transportation opportunities in the San Diego service area.
Siemens Corporate Research (SCR), a division of Siemens Corporation, is comprised of more than 200 of the world’s most talented scientists, engineers and technical experts from over two dozen countries. Cross-functional research teams bring together a broad range of technical and business expertise from different disciplines. Siemens Corporate Research has pioneered a broad range of innovations used today by industry and government. Our knowledge of complex scientific, technological, and business issues helps our customers develop and introduce new products and solutions that have impacted vital industries.
Siemens AG is a global powerhouse in electronics and engineering in industry, energy and healthcare. For over 160 years, Siemens has stood for technological excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality, and is the world’s largest provider of environmental technologies. Siemens employs approximately 405,000 employees worldwide.
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Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. Corporation is an all-electric zero-emissions commercial truck manufacturer. Smith Electric produces the Newton, which is the only medium-duty (class 4-7) all-electric commercial truck on the GSA schedule. The trucks are built in Smith Electric’s Kansas City, Mo., plant. The Newton delivers a top speed of 55 mph and offers end users battery ranges from 50 to 120 miles on a single charge. Smith vehicles offer a payload of over 16,000 pounds and are powered by the latest in Lithium-ion battery cell technology, power management and direct drive trains. They produce zero emissions and are nearly silent.
Smith Electric Vehicles is a world leader in new technology commercial electric vehicles, with enhanced performance, speed and range capabilities. Fleet operators in towns and cities now have a cost-effective, zero emission alternative to diesel trucks. Smith Electric Vehicle's customers range from mail delivery companies to major retailers, and include Starbucks and DHL.
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Southern California Edison (SCE) is one of the largest electric utilities in California, serving more than 14 million people in a 50,000 square-mile area of central, coastal and Southern California, excluding the City of Los Angeles and certain other cities.
Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison. Edison International, through its subsidiaries, is a generator and distributor of electric power and an investor in infrastructure and energy assets, including renewable energy.
Based in Atlanta, Southern Company is one of the largest generators of electricity in the nation, serving both regulated and competitive markets across the southeastern United States. We participate in all phases of the electric utility business with more than 41,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity and a grid of transmission and distribution lines that would more than circle the earth. Southern Company and its subsidiaries have been serving the Southeast for more than 100 years.
SPX makes improving your home charging solution efficient and straight-forward. We take the hassle out of the process by coordinating everything for you. You may initially say "Why SPX?" as it may on the surface appear easy to manage this process on your own, but we are confident that there are plenty of “value-adds” in our turn-key service to warrant consideration as your installation provider.
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Tampa Electric has supplied the Tampa Bay area with electricity since 1899. Its West Central Florida service area covers 2,000 square miles, including all of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties. The company has 4,400 megawatts of generating capacity and over 667,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers that depend on Tampa Electric for reliable power and value-added energy services.
The Tennessee Valley Authority, a corporation owned by the U.S. government, provides electricity for 9 million people in parts of seven southeastern states at prices below the national average. TVA, which receives no taxpayer money and makes no profits, also provides flood control, navigation and land management for the Tennessee River system and assists utilities and state and local governments with economic development.
On July 1, 2003, far from Detroit, a new American car company was founded with the goal of building high-performance, zero-emissions electric cars that can travel a practical distance before recharging. In other words, their aim was to build a car the likes of which the world had never seen. Tesla Motors is turning that dream into reality as it sells its first vehicle, the Tesla Roadster. A two-seat sports car powered by a motor with only one moving part, the Tesla Roadster is capable of 135 mpg equivalent, and going from 0-60 mph in about four seconds.
Based in Silicon Valley, Tesla Motors is the world’s only manufacturer of serially produced, highway-capable long-range EVs. Following the success of the Roadster, Tesla’s will release a premium EV sedan, the Model S, in 2012. Tesla also supplies electric powertrain components to other automakers, including Daimler and Toyota.
350Green installs and operates a national network of electric vehicle chargers. The plan is designed around installation of public chargers, making them more accessible to drivers in urban settings.
TM4’s vast expertise and cutting-edge technologies have both been integral contributors to the design of the world’s most advanced electric drivetrains. More than 100 breakthrough patents combine to deliver unmatched efficiency, power density and quality. TM4 is recognized as an expert in thermal management, coil winding, outer-rotor topology, and motor and inverter control algorithms.
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. (TMS) Inc. is the sales, marketing, distribution and customer service arm of Toyota, Lexus and Scion in the United States. Their enduring mission is to contribute to society and the economy by designing and building clean, safe and innovative vehicles, while respecting the environment and the culture of the local communities in which they operate.
Toyota President Fujio Cho says environmentally advanced cars are no longer an option, but a necessity. "Automakers that deliver practical, greener products will command the market in the 21st century," he adds, noting that Toyota plans to remain at the forefront in development of greener vehicles. Already, Toyota is the recognized leader in hybrid technology.
Troutman Sanders LLP is an international law firm with more than 650 lawyers and 16 offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1897, the firm’s heritage of extensive experience, exceptional responsiveness and an unwavering commitment to service has garnered strong, long-standing relationships with clients across the globe. These clients range from multinational corporations to individual entrepreneurs, federal and state agencies to foreign governments, and non-profit organizations to businesses representing virtually every sector and industry.
Troutman Sanders lawyers provide counsel and advice in practically every aspect of civil and commercial law related to the firm’s core practice areas: Corporate, Finance, Litigation, Public Law and Real Estate. With more than 50 practice groups focused on specific aspects of these areas, the firm is defined by its considerable knowledge base and proactive approach to addressing legal and business challenges.
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