Electric Drive Transportation Association

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»	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

»	Ener1 Announces Cooperative Partnership with Heavy Duty OEM and the Department of Energy to Develop Batteries for HEV Bus Applications

Ener1, Inc, a maker of advanced lithium-ion battery solutions to power the next generation of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, announced a cooperative partnership among EnerDel, Ener1's lithium-ion battery subsidiary, a heavy duty original equipment manufacturer and the Department of Energy, to develop high-energy batteries for hybrid bus and heavy duty vehicle markets. The partnership is a congressionally directed program with a total budget of $1.25 million, 80 percent of which will be funded by the National Energy Technology Laboratory at the Department of Energy, and the remaining 20 percent will be funded by EnerDel. Read More

»	Coulomb Technologies Announces California Smart Charging Infrastructure Installation in Service Stations

Coulomb Technologies announced it will provide the first smart charging infrastructure installation base for new and existing alterative fueling stations within California for extended range electric vehicles (EREV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and all battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Largely powered by solar electric panels, these new and existing alternative fueling stations are considered the wave of the future and will sell several types of alternative fuel including ethanol and bio diesel in addition to gasoline. Read More

»	Kia Motors Unveils Next Generation Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle: Revolutionary Borrego FCEV

Kia Motors Corporation's Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle program takes a major technological step forward with the global unveiling of the all-new Kia Borrego FCEV. Numerous innovations including a higher output 154 horsepower fuel cell and a new 450-volts Supercapacitor give the Borrego FCEV higher performance, a greatly extended driving range and cold-weather starting capability to operate in sub-zero temperatures. 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.

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