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ABOUT CAR
The Center for Automotive Research,
a nonprofit organization, is focused on a wide variety of important
trends and changes related to the automobile industry and society
at the international, federal, state and local levels.
CAR conducts
industry research, develops new methodologies, forecasts industry
trends, advises on public policy, and sponsors multi-stakeholder
communication forums.
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Programs
Affiliates Program
To fulfill its mission, CAR maintains strong relationships with industry, government agencies, universities, research institutes, labor organizations, and other major participants in the international automotive community, The Affiliates Program to strengthen those industry ties and build support of ongoing service activities.
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Automotive Communities Program
The Automotive Communities Program is a unique, non-profit, community-industry partnership administered by the Center for Automotive
Research.
Automotive Communities Program >>>
Program for Automotive Labor and Education
This new program at CAR brings together leaders in the automotive industry, education, training, organized labor, workforce development and government with the goal of sustaining and improving the quality of the automotive workforce in North America's automotive manufacturing and engineering center.
Program for Automotive Labor
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Staff
View a list of CAR staff >>>
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RESEARCH
The Center for Automotive Research is involved in the research of significant issues that relate to the future direction of the global automotive industry. CAR's automotive industry research is performed by distinct groups and programs.
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Research Reports and Studies
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WJR-CAR Reports
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Connected Vehicle Proving Center website >>>
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CONFERENCES
Today's Turmoil: A Foundation for Success
August 4-7, 2009
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Traverse City, Michigan USA
Don't miss the industry event of the year!
Register Now!
The CAR Management Briefing Seminars have remained "the" source for answers related to the future of the automotive industry. As the
Turmoil continues to unfold, vision and leadership are more critical than ever to determine a foundation for future success.
Join us in Traverse City, Michigan this summer as the Center for Automotive Research hosts the 44th version of the industry's
most informative and influential event. Speakers include:
- Lewis Booth, Ford Motor Company
- Akio Toyoda, Toyota Motor Corporation
(invited)
- Tom Stephens, General Motors Corporation
- Nandan Nilekani, Infosys Technologies Limited
- Samir Salman, Continental North America
- Linda Hasenfratz, Linamar Corporation
- Ken Lewenza, Canadian Auto Workers
- Rod Lache, Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
- Sue Cischke, Ford Motor Company
- Josephine Cooper, Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
- Josef Kersher, BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC
- David Yarnold, Environmental Defense Fund
- James P. Womack, Ph.D., MIT
For a complete list of speakers and to register
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The Business of Plugging In
A Plug-In Electric Vehicle Conference
October 19-21, 2009
MotorCity Hotel and Conference Center
Detroit, Michigan
A volatile economy drives the need to balance the 3 E’s – Energy, Environment and the Economy. Plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are emerging as a promising alternative to current vehicle powertrain technology. PEVs offer the potential for clean, diversified and
secure energy solutions; however, economic, technical and infrastructure challenges remain.
The Business of Plugging Insm will bring together vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, energy companies, government agencies, financiers and researchers to address these challenges. New business models and relationships must be developed
between these diverse stakeholders to identify and create successful business solutions and promote the growth of the PEV market.
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Roads to Renewal: A Summit on the Changing Automotive Industry-How Communities Can Thrive
April 14 & 15, 2009
Renaissance Chicago Hotel
Chicago, Illinois
Close to 200 people attended this inaugural event, including Dr. Edward Montgomery, the Obama Administration’s Director of Recovery
for Automotive Communities and Workers.
The Summit addressed the challenges that automotive communities face regarding the overall state of the economy,
the industry's future, its impact on communities, and lessons learned from the development of the auto industry
in the southern region of the United States.
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CAR Breakfast Briefing: Advanced Battery Manufacturing in Michigan
More than 300 people gathered to hear Bob Kruse, General Motors Corporation, Dr. Ann Marie Sastry, Professor, University of Michigan,
Dr. Prabhakar Patil, Compact Power, Inc., and Martin Dober, Michigan Economic Development Corporation discuss advanced battery manufacturing in
Michigan.
The dialogue on this topic, and related plug-in-electric vehicle issues, will be continued during the Advanced
Powertrain Forum, August 7, 2009 during the CAR Management Briefing Seminars and during the Business of Plugging-In
conference, October 20-21, 2009. Visit www.pev2009.com
For more information call: (734) 662-1287.
Join us in June for the next CAR Breakfast Briefing.
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