Printable VersionTheodore F. Craver, Jr. Named Co-Chairman of the Electric Drive Transportation Association
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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Washington, DC — July 27,
2010 — The Board of Directors of the Electric
Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) has
elected Edison International’s Chairman and
CEO Theodore F. Craver Jr., as Co-Chairman of
the EDTA Board. He succeeds John E.
Bryson, retired chairman and CEO of Edison
International. Craver will serve alongside
Co-Chairman Tony Posawatz, vehicle line
director for the Chevrolet Volt, General
Motors.
“Ted Craver brings to
EDTA a wealth of experience and a strong
commitment to advancing the electrification of
the U.S. transportation sector,” said EDTA
President Brian Wynne. “He takes over this
leadership role at a critical time for the
organization. The coming year presents
opportunities and challenges as the industry
ramps up manufacturing of plug-in electric
vehicles and advanced batteries, utilities and
municipalities prepare for customer adoption
and the private and public sector work to build
consumer demand.”
“By ensuring the
customer experience with plug-in vehicles is
positive, we will encourage the widespread
deployment of plug-in electric vehicles and
thereby reduce greenhouse gases, other
emissions and the country’s dependence on
foreign oil,” said Craver. “As the
preeminent organization focused on
electrification of the transportation sector,
EDTA has a historic role in bringing together
policymakers, industry leaders and other
stakeholders to accommodate the deployment of
plug-in vehicles."
About Mr.
Craver:
Theodore F. Craver, Jr.,
is chairman, president and chief executive
officer of Edison International, the parent
company of Southern California Edison, one of
the nation’s largest electric utilities, and
Edison Mission Group (EMG), a competitive power
generation business and parent company to
Edison Mission Energy and Edison Capital.
Before joining Edison International in 1996,
Craver worked in the banking industry in
several capital markets and financial executive
positions. Craver currently serves on the Board
of Directors of Health Net, Inc. He also serves
on the Board and Executive Committee of the
Edison Electric Institute, the Board of the
Electric Power Research Institute, and the
Board of Trustees of the Autry National
Center.
About EDTA:
The Electric
Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) is the
trade association representing battery,
plug-in, hybrid and fuel cell electric drive
technologies and infrastructure. EDTA conducts
public policy advocacy, education, industry
networking, and international conferences.
EDTA’s membership includes automotive and
other equipment manufacturers, energy
companies, technology developers, component
suppliers, and government agencies. For more
information about EDTA and its members, visit
www.electricdrive.org.