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EDTA2014 in Indy: Building on Automotive Excellence with Electric
Drive Innovation
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 2014 Electric
Drive Transportation Association Conference and Annual Meeting
(www.edta2014.com) is the most important electric drive event of the
year and coming at an amazing time for the industry. The electric
drive market is strong and growing with new vehicles and technologies
hitting showrooms at a speeding pace, sales are growing and
infrastructure building across the U.S. As we shift from market
rollout to market expansion, we are heading to the city that has
helped define the automotive industry in the U.S. for over a
century. The City of Indianapolis will host #EDTA2014 during the
same week as the historic Indy 500, honoring the legacies of the
automotive world - while realizing the transportation technologies of
the future.
Key Attractions at #EDTA2014:
-- Visionary presenters and recognized experts - Includes Formula E
founder & CEO Alejandro Agag, and top electric drive industry leaders
from companies including Qualcomm, Bosch, Audi of America and Johnson
Controls;
-- Unique networking events - Appreciate automotive heritage during
the Night at the Track, an infield reception at Indianapolis Motor
Speedway (transportation will be provided);
-- Ride, Drive & Charge - This is your chance to get behind the wheel
of the latest electric drive vehicles;
-- Interactive Programming - We're doing things a little differently
this year. Attendees will have a greater opportunity to work directly
with presenters, offer input and leverage the expertise from fellow
participants.
Why Indy?
-- Indianapolis is the first city in the United States to commit to
transition their municipal fleet from foreign oil by 2025, while also
rolling out the largest all-electric car sharing program in the
nation. Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard and other officials will share
their vision for transforming fleets and provide lessons on how to
achieve it.
-- The famous Indy 500 has been an annual event at the Indianapolis
Motor Speedway for over 100 years.
-- Meanwhile, the state of Indiana is rich in automotive history and
home to several innovations such as tilt steering, cruise control, and
front-wheel drive. State and local industry continues to shape the
future - in Indianapolis and beyond. The local host committee
explains a few reasons why EDTA has decided to call Indy home in
2014. http://www.energysystemsnetwork.com/news-events
Attendees include automakers, utilities, battery and equipment
manufacturers, suppliers, government partners and end users.
#EDTA2014 will provide a forum for industry to discuss key topics such
as technology advances and electric vehicle consumer adoption, while
end users can network with transportation solution providers. This is
your best opportunity in 2014 to hear from and meet with leaders from
across the entire electric drive value chain, those that are building
on automotive legacies while paving the way for electrified
transportation.
Registration & Info: www.EDTA2014.com
About EDTA The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) is the
trade association promoting battery, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel
cell electric drive technologies and infrastructure. EDTA conducts
public policy advocacy, education, industry networking, and
conferences. EDTA's membership includes vehicle and equipment
manufacturers, energy companies, technology developers, component
suppliers, government agencies and others.
SOURCE Electric Drive Transportation Association
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/CONTACT: Christine Rogala at crogala@electricdrive.org; 202. 408-0774 x 312
/Web Site: http://www.electricdrive.org
CO: Electric Drive Transportation Association
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