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The Business of Plugging In 2009 - Speakers Announced

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The Business of Plugging Insm

MotorCity Hotel and Conference Center

October 19-21, 2009

Detroit, Michigan, USA 



The plug-in revolution is here! Don't miss your chance to attend this
inaugural event in the heart of the US automotive industry. Plug-in
electric vehicles, PEVs, are changing the landscape of transportation
and will present a host of unique business ventures. The Business of
Plugging Insm will address the opportunities and challenges in bringing
PEVs to the mass market.  


This major conference brings together leaders in the automotive,
utility, and education sectors as well as policymakers, financiers, and
researchers to share their thoughts on developing business strategies
and shaping policy to move the industry forward. Join your colleagues in
this groundbreaking collaboration!


Speakers include:


Grace Bochenek, Ph.D., Director, Tank Automotive Research, Development
and Engineering Center 

Wesley Clark, Former Supreme Commander of Allied Forces, NATO

David Cole, Ph.D., Chairman, Center for Automotive Research

Richard Curtin, Ph.D., Director, Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys
of Consumers, University of Michigan 
Anthony Earley, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DTE Energy 

David Joos, Chief Executive Officer, CMS Energy and Chief Executive
Officer of Consumers Energy

Doug Parks, Vice President, New Market Development, Michigan Economic
Development Corporation

Tony Posawatz, Director, Volt Line, General Motors Corporation

Anne Marie Sastry, Ph.D., Professor of Mechanical, Biomedical, and
Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan and Chief
Executive Officer, Sakti3
David Vieau, President and Chief Executive Officer, A123Systems 

Martin Zimmerman, Ph.D., Clinical Professor, Business Administration,
Ross School of Business, University of Michigan

Additional speaker confirmations pending.


In addition to the conference sessions, an exhibit area will showcase
the latest innovations in PEVs, charging infrastructure, green power
generation, Smart Grid applications, and other advanced technologies.


Take <http://take/>  advantage of the early registration rates until
September 9, 2009. Visit the website regularly for program and speaker
updates (www.pev2009.com <http://www.pev2009.com/> )


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The Business of Plugging Insm is made possible through a grant from the
Michigan Public Service Commission to DTE Energy, General Motors
Corporation and the University of Michigan. Event management is provided
by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR).

 
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