About the EDTA Hall of Fame:
EDTA will celebrates its 20th Anniversary at the upcoming Conference & Annual Meeting in Washington, DC from January 26-28, 2010.
We will honor new inductees into the EDTA Hall of Fame at our Anniversary Luncheon on January 27. EDTA members are asked to submit nominations for the Hall of Fame through November 30, 2009.
The EDTA Hall of Fame was established by EDTA in November 2003 to honor the electric drive industry’s truest pioneers of bringing electric drive technology to where it is today. Inductees are chosen by the EDTA Board of Directors for their legacy and leadership in the movement to commercialize electric vehicles.
Past Hall of Fame Inductees:
Ray Geddes
Ray Geddes was widely known and revered for his efforts to build a sustainable, global market for battery and hybrid vehicles of every size and shape, and for every application. Mr. Geddes left behind an important legacy through his years at Ford Motor Company, which he joined in 1961. Mr. Geddes joined UQM Technologies in 1982 as CEO. He then formed his own company, General Energy Technologies International, and served on the Board of Azure Dynamics. He served on the EDTA Board of Directors from its inception in 1989, and served as treasurer of the organization for nearly a decade. In addition, Mr. Geddes was instrumental in the growth and expanding reputation of the EVS international conference series.
Robert C. Stempel
Mr. Stempel is the Chairman of RP Associates, and the former Chairman and CEO of Energy Conversion Devices. His multi-faceted career with General Motors spanned 30 years. From 1990 to 1992, Mr. Stempel was the Chairman and CEO of General Motors, and he oversaw the introduction of the EV1. Mr. Stempel is a longtime Board member of EDTA and has also held several committee chairman positions throughout EDTA's 20 year history.
David Hermance
Dave Hermance worked at Toyota Technical Center for 15 years in the powertrain and advanced technologies division. Dave was highly respected as a leading expert on hybrid technology systems, with the unique ability to explain complex engineering systems to non-technical audiences in a manner that was easily understandable. Within the industry, he was widely recognized as the most authoritative voice on hybrid power vehicles in the U.S. Hermance was instrumental in making hybrid technology appealing to mainstream consumers, in addition to environmentally aware car buyers. Hermance dedicated his life to championing advanced technology vehicles and will be remembered fondly for his contribution to Toyota, General Motors, and the environment.
Criteria for nomination of inductee into the EDTA Hall of Fame
1. Outstanding efforts to promote or pioneer electric drive within the industry.
2. Worked for many years to promote the Association (EDTA, EVAA, and/or ETC) within the industry by:
3. Nominated by one or more of the members of the Association.
4. Individuals who have dedicated their careers to making electric drive transportation a commercial reality.
5. Worked within their own organization to bring electric drive to the forefront.
6. Been in a spokesperson for electric drive throughout the world.
7. Approved by the Association’s Board of Directors.
Submission Details:
-You may nominate yourself or others that meet the award criteria.
-You may submit as many separate nominations as you wish.
-Nominations will be accepted through November 30, 2010.
-Inductee(s) will be selected by the EDTA Board of Directors.
-Inductee(s) will receive an engraved award, VIP seating for 2 at the EDTA Anniversary luncheon, with the opportunity to make remarks.
Questions?
Call Jennifer Watts at 202-408-0774 x306 or email info@electricdrive.org.
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Please provide your contact information:
Nominee Name:
Company Nominee Works For:
Nominee's phone and email:
Please describe nominee's outstanding efforts to promote or pioneer electric drive within the industry:
Please describe how the nominee has worked for many years to promote the Association (EDTA, EVAA, and/or ETC), i.e. by serving as a member of EDTA committee(s); supporting the association by being a member of the Board of Directors; or donating substantial time for the advancement of the Association, etc.
Please describe how the nominee has dedicated their career to making electric drive transportation a commercial reality.
Please describe how the nominee has worked within their own organization to bring electric drive to the forefront.
Please describe how the nominee has been a spokesperson for electric drive throughout the world.
Please provide any additional information about the nominee that you think is important for the EDTA Board to know:
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