Electric Drive Transportation Association

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»	EDTA has launched a new website!

EDTA has launched a new website! You are currently on our archived website. Please visit our new website at www.electricdrive.org.

»	EDTA 2008 Conference Presentations

Presentations from the EDTA Conference & Exposition 2008 are available on the www.edtaconference.com website and by clicking here.

»	A123Systems Announces Plan to Build U.S.-based Lithium Ion Battery Mass Production Facilities

A123Systems announced it has submitted an application under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program to qualify for $1.84 billion in direct loans to support the construction of new world-class lithium ion battery manufacturing facilities in the United States, with the first construction location in southeast Michigan. If A123’s application is approved, this program would enable the company to dramatically expand production capacity in the United States, with full production volumes designed to supply battery systems for five million hybrid vehicles or half a million plug-in electric vehicles per year by 2013. Read More

»	Automotive Manufacturers: Hybrid systems and electric & battery technology getting the greatest investment

In the next five years automotive manufacturers are expected to be intently focused on investing heavily in new models/products and new technologies to satisfy consumer demand in purchasing fuel efficient, affordable cars, according to an annual global survey by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm. In the KPMG survey, based on interviews with 200 senior executives at vehicle manufacturers and suppliers worldwide, 96 percent felt that fuel efficiency will be the top factor driving consumer purchase decisions, but also rate alternative fuel, at 85 percent, and affordability, at 83 percent, high. Read More

»	EDTA Announces Fourth Quarter Membership Additions and New Co-Chairman

EDTA is pleased to announce three new members during the fourth quarter of 2008. Compact Power, Inc., Mitsubishi Motors R&D of America, Inc., and Remy International join EDTA’s diverse membership of automotive and other vehicle manufacturers, utility companies, technology developers and component suppliers. Also in the fourth quarter, John E. Bryson, Retired Chairman & CEO, Southern California Edison; Senior Advisor, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., was named Co-Chairman of the EDTA Board of Directors. Mr. Bryson replaces Thomas Kuhn, President of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), as Co-Chairman. Mr. Kuhn will remain on the EDTA Board of Directors. Read More

About EDTA

Powering Sustainable Transportation

EDTA is the preeminent US industry association dedicated to the promotion of electric drive as the best means to achieve the highly efficient and clean use of secure energy in the transportation sector. We support the sustainable commercialization of all electric drive transportation technologies by providing in-depth information, education, industry networking, public policy advocacy and international conferences and exhibitions. As a unified voice for the electric drive industry, our membership includes a diverse representation of:

*vehicle and equipment manufacturers
*energy providers
*component suppliers
*end users

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Quick Links to Recently Updated Information

2008 State Laws for Electric Drive: State-by-state breakdown of electric drive laws passed in 2008.

Electric Drive Answers to U.S. Oil Addiction: Electric Drive Market Incentives, R&D, and Deployment of Vehicles and Infrastructure

Hybrid Sales Figures and Federal Tax Credit for Hybrids: How many hybrids have been sold? What is the tax credit for each vehicle?

EDTA Member Profiles: Just how diverse is the electric drive industry? Check out our member list.

Media Watch: Collection of industry news from around the world via LexisNexis.

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