Pomerance and Associates

The Washington Auto Show®: A Green Machine

January 24, 2010 | by Rachel

For more info:
Barbara Pomerance, WANADA
phone: 800-697-7574

The Washington Auto Show®: A Green Machine
2010 show to Launch Massive Showcase of Advanced Technology

America’s greenest “tier-one” auto show just got greener. The Washington Auto Show®, which houses more green cars than any major U.S. auto show, is redoubling its efforts in 2010 with a 65,000-square foot display known as the “Advanced Technology SuperHighway.”

“We are, literally, putting innovation front and center,” said Charles Stringfellow, CEO of Brown’s Automotive and chairman of the 2010 Washington Auto Show, which is known for its mass appeal as well as its emphasis on public policy. “The concept of the SuperHighway is to provide a central meeting place for policy makers, industry officials, consumers and the media to survey the tremendous advances in the industry.”

The Advanced Technology SuperHighway will be sectioned by advancements in electric, diesel, natural gas, advanced petroleum, biofuels, ethanol, hydrogen and safety technologies. The most ambitious effort to support and promote progressive innovations for the automotive industry, this special exhibit is produced in coordination with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy and Department of Transportation and is a testament to the theme of this year’s show; “Change Happens Here.”

Currently, the companies slated to display are:

Audi, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, Boulder Electric Vehicle, Bright Automotive, Chrysler, ClipperCreek, Inc., Columbia ParCar, Diesel Technology Forum, Dodge, Electric Drive Transportation Association, EnerDel, Ford, General Motors, Growth Energy, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Magna International, Mercedes, Nissan, Novozymes, OnStar, Ram, Ricardo, Scuderi Engine, Smith Electric Vehicles, THINK, Toyota, UQM Technologies, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Volkswagen, Volvo and Wheego.

The Washington Auto Show, the address where the automotive industry meets public policy, joins key administrative and legislative officials with automotive industry leaders. It is both the largest public show in Washington as well as a niche event: the stage to exchange ideas and information with those shaping the future of the automobile. Building on this platform for collaboration, the 2010 Washington Auto Show is partnering with SAE International and the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), both of which will co-locate conferences with the Washington Auto Show.

The Washington Auto Show, “Change Happens Here,” is scheduled for January 27-31, at The Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Public Policy/Media Preview Days are Jan. 25 on Capitol Hill and Jan. 26 at the convention center.

With more than 42 domestic and import manufacturers displaying over 700 new vehicles across 750,000 square feet of space, The Washington Auto Show is the best-attended show in the city. Plus, celebrity appearances from sports stars to children’s mascots ensure it is fun for the entire family.

For more information, including a list of area accommodations, visit www.washingtonautoshow.com.

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Green Car Summit Coming to Capitol Hill

January 24, 2010 | by Rachel

For more info:
Barbara Pomerance, WANADA
phone: 800-697-7574

Ron Cogan
805-541-0473

Green Car Summit Coming to Capitol Hill
Industry Leaders to Discuss Pathways to Electric and Advanced Vehicles

The Washington Auto Show® and Green Car Journal will host the third annual Green Car Summit™ on Monday, January 25, sharing important insights from industry and environmental leaders including Stefan Jacoby, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, and Dr. Alan Lloyd, President of the International Council on Clean Transportation. Dr. Lloyd formerly served as Secretary of CalEPA and Chairman of the California Air Resources Board.

The 2010 Green Car Summit will launch the first of the show’s two Public Policy Days that unite policy makers with international media and industry leaders. The Green Car Summit’s strategic location on Capitol Hill facilitates reaching key Members of Congress and their staff, along with high-level government and industry officials and prominent members of the Washington media circuit.

“We are at a critical time in the history of the motor vehicle, with decisions made today influencing the direction of the auto industry for many years to come,” said Ron Cogan, Editor and Publisher of the Green Car Journal and Editor of GreenCar.com. “While there is significant support in Washington for a new generation of vehicles operating on electric drive and low carbon fuels, and growing evidence that auto manufacturers are moving in that direction, important questions remain regarding how to get there in realistic ways.”

This will be a key focus of the discussion at the Green Car Summit. Along with Mr. Jacoby and Dr. Lloyd will be high-level executives with key perspectives on how this transition can take place. Among them are Brian Wynne, President of the Electric Drive Transportation Association; Kevin Czinger, President and CEO of CODA Automotive; Nancy Gioia, Director of Global Electrification at Ford Motor Co.; Scott Becker, Senior Vice President at Nissan North America; and Sidney Goodman, Vice President at Better Place.

The Green Car Summit will be held at the Capitol in the Cannon Building on January 25, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The Washington Auto Show
The Washington Auto Show is one of the top-tier events of its kind in the world and is known as The
Public Policy Show on the industry’s global circuit. For more information, contact www.washingtonautoshow.com.

About Green Car Journal
Since 1992, Green Car Journal has focused on the intersection of automobiles, energy, and environment. For more info, contact www.greencar.com.

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SAE International and EDTA Meetings Co-Locate with The Washington Auto Show

January 24, 2010 | by Rachel

For more info:
Barbara Pomerance, WANADA
phone: 800-697-7574

SAE International and EDTA Meetings Co-Locate with The Washington Auto Show
Partnership Highlights Shared Focus on Advanced Technology and Public Policy

The Washington Auto Show continues to enhance its brand as the public policy show of the automotive industry by bringing together the sector’s most prominent thinkers and leaders with those who shape public policy. Toward that end, the 2010 Washington Auto Show has partnered with two of the most illustrious and forward-thinking associations in the automotive industry: SAE International and the Electric Drive Transportation Association.
Co-locating with the 2010 show will be SAE International’s Government/Industry Meeting and the EDTA Conference and Annual Meeting. Given The Washington Auto Show’s focus on advanced technology and public policy, the partnerships are a natural fit.

“The theme of this year’s show, ‘Change Happens Here’ is meant to demonstrate our commitment to working with the decision makers and innovators in the industry,” said Charles Stringfellow, CEO of Brown’s Automotive and chairman of The Washington Auto Show. “By partnering with our friends at SAE International and the EDTA, we ensure the right connections are being made with the thought leaders of the industry to capture the best thinking and values in our products.”

Comprised of more than 121,000 members, SAE International assembles engineers, business executives, educators and students from more than 97 countries to exchange ideas for advancing the engineering of mobility systems. SAE is a one-stop resource for standards development (www.sae.org/standardsdev/), events (www.sae.org/events/), and technical information (http://store.sae.org/index.htm) and expertise used in designing, building, maintaining, and operating self-propelled vehicles for use on land or sea, in air or space. The organization offers public awareness programs that promote vehicle safety and maintenance and energy resource conservation. Through the SAE Foundation, the group promotes the engineering education of children, teachers, college students and faculty.

Each year, the SAE Government/Industry Meeting brings together leading technical authorities from government, industry and academia in a neutral forum to discuss the regulation, legislation and technical issues impacting the future of transportation, energy conservation, the environment, and safety. This year’s meeting, “Celebrating Progress and Potential for Safer Sustainable Vehicles,” is being held Jan. 26 through Jan. 29.

The Electric Drive Transportation Association, whose conference will run from Jan. 26 through Jan. 28, is the preeminent U.S. industry association dedicated to the promotion of electric drive. The EDTA considers electric drive the best means to achieve the highly efficient and clean use of secure energy in the transportation sector. The association supports 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, its membership includes a diverse representation of vehicle and equipment manufacturers, energy providers, component suppliers and end users. Brian Wynne, EDTA president, will appear on a panel at the Washington Auto Show’s Green Car Summit on Capitol Hill in advance of the show to discuss the opportunities that electrification offers the industry.

Now in its 68th edition, The Washington Auto Show: “Change Happens Here” offers a showcase of more than 700 vehicles from over 42 domestic and import manufacturers and a special 65,000-square foot exhibit, “The Advanced Technology SuperHighway” of the latest technologies in safety and sustainability.

For a full schedule of entertainment and special events, operating hours, ticket information and e-tickets, visit The Washington Auto Show online at www.washingtonautoshow.com or contact the Washington Area New Auto Dealers Association (WANADA) at 1-866-WASH-AUTO or 202.237.7200. Now in its 92nd year of existence, WANADA represents dealerships throughout the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia area.

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