Media Advisory: 2010 Business of Plugging InSM Conference Addresses the PEV Business Model, Oct. 12-14

DETROIT, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Next week, the Business of Plugging In(SM) conference will gather representatives from utilities, automotive manufacturers and suppliers, investors, regulators, researchers and more to discuss developing a business model and infrastructure that will support the introduction and future growth of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs).

WHAT:  The 2010 Business of Plugging In^SM conference will gather representatives from utilities, automotive manufacturers and suppliers, investors, regulators, researchers and more to discuss developing a business model and infrastructure that will support the introduction and future growth of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs).

Taking place in the heart of the Motor City, this event hosts panels and workshops lead by industry experts focused on advancing the PEV market, and an exclusive ride-and-drive opportunity with the latest production-ready PEVs.  Attendees will get a hands-on experience.

The ride-and-drive will feature production, pre-production and concept vehicles in a closed course alongside the Detroit River. In addition to the Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf, Toyota Prius Plug-In and Ford Focus Electric, there will be electric vehicles from ALTe, AMP, BMW, CODA, Protean and smart. For the complete conference agenda, visit: www.bpiconference.com/agenda.

WHO:  The conference is organized by the Center for Automotive Research (www.cargroup.org)  and presenting sponsors DTE Energy (www.dteenergy.com) and General Motors (www.GM.com). Sessions contain leaders from a number of different industries including, automotive, utility, technology, finance and policy (http://www.bpiconference.com/agenda/speakers).

Key speakers include:

• Tony Earley, Chairman & CEO, DTE Energy
• Nancy Gioia, Director, Global Electrification, Ford Motor Company
• George Pataki, Counsel, Chadbourne & Park LLP and Former Governor, State of New York
• Mark Little, Senior Vice President & Director, GE Global Research
• Chris Preuss, President, OnStar

WHEN:  October 12 – 14, 2010

Tuesday: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Ride-and-drive opens at 12:00 a.m.)

Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Thursday: 8 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

WHERE:  Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center

400 Renaissance Dr.

Detroit, MI 48243

SOURCE Center for Automotive Research

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