Agenda

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Tuesday, Sept. 30 |. Wednesday, Oct.  1. | Thursday, Oct 2

Location: The Godfrey Detroit.

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Tuesday, September 30

Registration Opens

2:00 PM

Welcome and Introductions

3:00 PM

Session 1: What do we need to know before we start?

3:15 PM

Let’s start with the basics. Legislators will receive an overview of the ABCs of EV policy and a quick snapshot of the current EV landscape across the country. Get comfortable with a glossary of terms that will be used throughout the seminar and a broad outline of the state and federal programs that govern this space.

Speaker: 

  • Hilary Cain, Senior Vice President, Policy, Alliance for Automotive Innovation

Fireside Chat: What are the consumers saying?

3:35 PM

Hear from the front lines of the transition to electric vehicles. Learn about the obstacles that are holding back consumer acceptance and how states can better shape policies and programs to accelerate the change.

Speakers: 

  • John Bozzella, President & CEO, Alliance for Automotive Innovation

  • Mike Stanton, President & CEO, National Automobile Dealers Association

Reception

5:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

Session 2: No garage, no driveway? No problem!

4:20 PM

Providing for the infrastructure needs of vehicle owners in the suburbs and exurbs is easy; addressing the unique needs of residents in urban and rural settings is hard. Learn how state policies can help ensure these communities can also share in the electrified future.

Speakers: 

  • Commissioner Katherine Peretick, Michigan Public Service Commission

GM Spotlight

5:05 PM

Speakers: 

  • Kia Floyd, State and Policy Executive Director, General Motors