electric vehicles conference

electric vehicles conference

electric vehicles conference, This week saw the Future of Electric Vehicles USA 2010 conference take place in San Jose, California. Billed as “the world's only event that covers all forms of electric vehicles – land, water, and air,” it included a series of presentations on new technologies, an exhibit hall, and master classes that featured trips to nearby Silicon Valley tech development firms. Gizmag was one of the main sponsors of the event, and we were there to learn more about what’s happening in the world of EVs. Here’s a quick look at some of what we took in (many of the presenters have been featured in Gizmag in the past couple of years, so go ahead and click on the links to learn Future of Electric Vehicles is run by research, analysis and events firm IDTechEx. The conference opened with an address from company Chairman Dr. Peter Harrop, who gave an overview of the present state and future of the EV industry.

First of all, despite how much we hear about vehicles like the Nissan Leaf and Tesla Roadster, Harrop pointed out that cars make up only about half the market for EVs. This will likely continue to be the case, with two-wheelers such as scooters and e-bikes constituting a significant portion of the other half. His company predicts that about 5 to 18 percent of cars will be pure electric or hybrid by 2020, and that the advent of technologies such as smart skins and energy-harvesting components will greatly enhance their performance – smart skin technology proposes that multi-layer materials making up the outside of the vehicle serve as its battery and/or photovoltaic system. Not all the new tech will be brand new, however... Harrop also spoke of a sense of déjà vu within the EV industry, in which some hundred-year-old ideas (such as wheel-mounted pancake motors) have been making a comeback.

March 5, 2012 - BMW will display its first all-electric vehicle, ActiveE, at IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference. With output of 170 hp and max torque of 184 lb-ft from standstill, BMW ActiveE accelerates from 0-60 mph in under 9 seconds. Newly developed lithium-ion batteries facilitate driving range up to 100 miles on full charge. Dr. Julian Weber, Head of Innovation Projects E-Mobility within "project i," BMW Group's EV think tank and product line, is slated as one of IEVC's keynote speakers.

Plug-In 2011 also will feature two pre-conference workshops - one on plug-in vehicle readiness for communities, and the other focused on how educators can create career pathways in the industry for students. There will also be a public night. The attendee ride-n-drive in selected plug-in and electric vehicles is scheduled for Monday, July 18th from 2PM to 4:30PM.

Plug-in 2011 will build on the successful past conferences, held in San Jose, California (2008), Long Beach, California (2009), and their return to San Jose (2010). Plug-In 2010 drew record attendance of more than 700 attendees, 100 media representatives, and more than 40 exhibiting companies. The Public Night attracted a record 1,300 local consumers.

Attendees will get a chance to ask questions of the decision makers in the plug-in and electric vehicle industry. At the 2010 conference, Nissan North America's executive vice president Carlos Tavares spent some time answering questions about the Nissan Leaf and the eight year battery warranty. At the 2008 conference, Andy Grove, founder of Intel, explained tMore than 40 exhibitors have committed to attending the 2011 conference and exposition, which is being held at the new Raleigh Convention Center downtown. Among the exhibitors are Toyota, Chevrolet, Ford, Mitsubishi and Nissan. Also taking floor space is a number of North Carolina companies and institutions, including Advanced Energy; Duke Energy; North Carolina State University; Siemens Energy; ZAPI, Inc. Some of the speakers are listed at their website.
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