The Evolution of Vehicles: Electric Vehicles and Houston
 
Houston is a leader in the development and deployment of electric vehicles (EV) with big successes: first Nissan roll-out in Texas, GM Volt launch, EV Readiness city, state and Federal funding support. The City’s existing fleet of hybrids demonstrates its early leadership with clean and efficient vehicle technologies. CEN invites you to join as we showcase EV solutions, hear from leading experts, and explore Houston’s expanding role in the next evolution in energy!
 
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
5601 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77081  (HCC West Loop Campus)
 
PROGRAM OUTLINE:
3-5:00pm: EV showcase/ experience featuring:
   Nissan Leaf, GM Volt, Tesla, Plug-In Toyota Prius, Electric Hummer, Porsche
3-5:00pm: Webisodes from Studio Six Ten’s Discovering Green - The history and current use of EV
5-7:00pm: Speakers followed by panel discussion

Keynote Speaker and Panelists:
Chairman Barry Smitherman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (keynote)
Laura Spanjian, Sustainability Director of Houston, TX (panelist)
Arun Banskota, President, NRG Electric Vehicle Services/The eVgo Network (panelist)
Mark Rayner, Assistant Technology Executive, Toshiba International (panelist)
Russell Hensley, Principal, McKinsey & Co. (panelist)
Dr. Henry Vadie, Former Senior Electric Utility Executive (moderator)

Registration: http://cenhoustonev.eventbrite.com/