Battery Show, Charging Infrastructure Expo Nov. 13-15 In Novi

NOVI – The Battery Show and Charging Infrastructure Expo 2012 Nov. 13-15 at the Suburban Collection Showcase provides a forum for industry leaders to discuss key technologies, advancements and opportunities.

The show brings together advanced battery industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss current opportunities and challenges in today?s electric vehicles (EVs), plug-ins and battery industry as a whole. The two-track conference and exhibition will feature the latest advancements in battery technology and in-depth discussions with industry-leaders on developing a successful future for an electric vehicle industry.

Co-located with The Battery Show, the first free-to-attend Charging Infrastructure Expo conference and exhibition will provide attendees with an inside look at the growing EV charging industry. An extensive range of session topics, including cell technology design, economic trends, market issues, safety concerns and policy direction will be covered.

Speakers include:

NextEnergy, Dan Radomski, vice president, New Market Services

Center for Automotive Research, Dr. David E. Cole, chairmen emeritus

Ford Motor Company, Nancy Gioia, director, Global Electrification

University of Michigan, Dr. Levi Thompson, professor, chemical engineering and mechanical engineering, director, Hydrogen Energy Technology Laboratory

General Motors Company, Joe LoGrasso, engineering group manager, Global Battery Systems

Charging Infrastructure Expo

Clean Energy Coalition, Matt Sandstrom, division manager, Clean Energy Mobility

Western Michigan University, associate vice president, Facilities Management

City of Auburn Hills, Ron Melchert, director, Public Service

Consumers Energy, Scott A. Weber, director, Alternative Energy Solutions

General Motors, Marie Alice Kurtz, Sustainability Initiative program manager

WHEN: November 13-15

Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Charging Infrastructure Expo

Tuesday: 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.