The EDTA Board of Directors has formed three operating committees open to all EDTA members:

• The Communications and Media Relations Committee, chaired by Eric Kosmider from Dow Energy Materials;
• The GoElectricDrive Committee, chaired by Robert Graham from Southern California Edison, an Edison International company;
• The Public Policy Committee, chaired by Scott Gerke from Honda North America, Inc.

Communications and Media Relations Committee

Vision: Electric vehicles are pervasive and help solve some of the world’s most pressing mobility and energy challenges.

Mission: Promote the electric drive industry, its leaders, and stakeholders.

Strategy: Improve internal EDTA communications; promote EDTA and its services to its members, potential members, and to the public; coordinate internal and external communications via print, and digital media; collaborate with other EDTA committees to develop and distribute content for specific audiences; manage production of publications, collateral and other communication vehicles; facilitate communication among members; and manage association brands and websites.

Chair: Eric Kosmider. Eric is Senior Communications Leader for Dow Energy Materials.

Staff Liaisons: Christine Rogala. Christine is Director of Public Relations for EDTA.

This committee is open to all EDTA members.

If you would like to join or learn more about the Communications and Media Relations Committee, please contact Christine Rogala, Director of Public Relations, at crogala@electricdrive.org or +1 (202) 408-0774 x312.

GoElectricDrive Committee

GoElectricDrive is a consortium of automakers, utilities, battery, charging and component manufacturers, trade associations, non-profits and government entities dedicated to realizing the potential of electric vehicles. GoElectricDrive’s mission is to educate consumers on the benefits of electric vehicles for our transportation needs-without compromising comfort, safety or performance-using more affordable, domestically-produced electricity-while reducing pollution. GoElectricDrive also systematically addresses market and institutional barriers to widespread adoption of electric vehicles. This committee is open to all EDTA members.

If you would like to join or learn more about the GoElectricDrive Committee, please contact Amy Lopez at alopez@electricdrive.org or +1 (585) 257-6045.

Public Policy Committee

Evaluates and promotes public policies and programs to accelerate development and commercialization of electric drive transportation technologies; educates policymakers and stakeholders about the benefits of electric drive technologies; identifies opportunities to extend the reach of the organization on Capitol Hill and the electric drive industries; and provides timely information to the general membership about issues and action relevant to EDTA’s mission and goals. This committee is open to all EDTA Tier II – VI members.

If you would like to join or learn more about the Public Policy Committee, please contact Emory Oney at eoney@electricdrive.org or +1 (202) 408-0774 x302.