CAR Breakfast Briefing

Advanced Battery Manufacturing in Michigan

Vehicle manufacturers are quickly moving toward the electrification of the motor vehicle powertrain. Advanced battery technology will be the key enabler for plug-in electric vehicles but numerous economic and technical challenges must be addressed.

What are the key manufacturing requirements for advanced battery cell manufacturing and pack assembly? What must economic developers do to create a viable strategy to enable the location of the facilities in their regions?

Speakers:

Brett Smith, Director, Automotive Analysis Group, CAR

Bob Kruse, Executive Director, Global Vehicle Engineering, Hybrids, Electric Vehicles and Batteries, General Motors Corporation

Dr. Ann Marie Sastry, Professor, University of Michigan, College of Engineering and CEO, Sakti3

Dr. Prabhakar Patil, Chief Executive Officer, Compact Power, Inc., will discuss the challenges and opportunities of advanced battery manufacturing, as well as strategies for developing a strong advanced manufacturing cluster.

Martin Dober, Vice President, New Markets Unit, Michigan Economic Development Corporation

We hope that you can join us!

WHEN
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
7:30 - 10:00 a.m.

WHERE
Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest

PRICE
$55.00

Use this link to register!

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