World's largest electric vehicle symposium presented in Montreal in June 2016

Entire electric drive value chain to be represented at EVS29 

MONTRÉAL, April 29, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Speakers, exhibitors and sponsors from the entire electric drive supply chain, including R&D experts, leading manufacturers, top industry executives and government partners from around the world, will join nearly 2,000 expected attendees participating in the 29^th International Electric Vehicle Symposium in Montréal, Québec at the Palais des congrès de Montréal from June 19 through 22, 2016.

"EVS29 is the largest global event showcasing electric drive technologies, where we will hear from the experts on technology, trends and continued growth in the industry, exhibitors will offer a hands on experience with their products and services and attendees can test out the latest models and charging equipment at the Ride, Drive & Charge," said Genevieve Cullen, president of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), the U.S. association dedicated to advancing electric drive technologies and organizer of the symposium.  

Cullen will kick off the symposium by welcoming attendees during the opening plenary session on June 20 and will be joined by Chantal Guimont, president of Electric Mobility Canada, co-host of EVS29.  Cullen and Guimont will invite representatives of the U.S. and Canadian governments and industry executives to discuss the progress and outlook for the international electric drive market. Other keynote sessions throughout the event will involve a robust discussion of the global growth and benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) with prominent stakeholders from across the globe. The EVS series also includes an award ceremony to recognize "E-Visionary" leaders implementing electric drive solutions across the globe.

EVS29 will feature over 300 sessions including plenary presentations, lectures and dialogues led by industry leaders, technology experts and government partners, covering essential and pressing topics in electric drive. The event theme of "Drive Electric Innovation" will encompass a focus on vehicles, infrastructure, vehicle systems and applications, public policy, market development and deployment case studies.

The show floor will exhibit the latest technologies from global companies representing every segment of the industry and the "Ride, Drive and Charge" is a chance get behind the wheel of the latest EVs and test out charging equipment. A public day on June 19 will also give local residents a chance to experience the Ride, Drive & Charge and exhibit hall. 

Guimont added, "The EVS series is the only event that assembles the entire global electric drive industry under one roof, giving delegates a comprehensive view of the progress being made in vehicles, batteries and other components and hosting discussion of the latest in public policies, best practices and consumer choice."

EVS29 is made possible with the support of sponsors such as Hydro-Québec, the Government of Québec and Investissement Québec, top automakers Toyota and Honda, and supporters throughout Canada and around the world, including the Government of Ontario.  The EVS series is presented under the auspices of the World Electric Vehicle Association, with EDTA in partnership with the European Association for Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (AVERE) and the Electric Vehicle Association of Asia Pacific (EVAAP). Please visit www.EVS29.org

About EDTA: The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) is the trade association representing battery, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric drive technologies and infrastructure. EDTA conducts public policy advocacy, education, industry networking, and international conferences, including EVS29. EDTA's membership includes vehicle and equipment manufacturers, energy companies, technology developers, component suppliers, government agencies and others. For more information about EDTA and its members, visit ElectricDrive.org. For information about owning and operating electric vehicles, please visit GoElectricDrive.org.

About Electric Mobility Canada: Founded in 2006, Electric Mobility Canada is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of electric mobility. It has more than 130 members, including infrastructure, technology and electricity providers, EV manufacturers, fleets, municipalities, universities and public transporters, and EV owners associations. For more information about EMC, visit emc-mec.ca.

SOURCE Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA)

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