The electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) industry is growing. By 2017 it
is estimated that $4.3 billion will be spent on EV charging equipment. With the
number of electric charging stations continuing to grow and tremendous
investments in new technology – such as a recent funding announcement from the
U.S. Department of Energy for up to $4 million to develop wireless charging –
the charging infrastructure industry is poised for aggressive development. These
advancements bring significant opportunity, making now a critical time to
examine the industry and its future.
The world's first-ever, free-to-attend Charging Infrastructure Expo, to be
held November 13-15 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Mich.,
alongside The Battery Show, provides a forum for industry leaders and
stakeholders to engage in intelligent discourse surrounding the most promising
opportunities and pressing challenges in the charging infrastructure industry.
The expo will feature an exhibition as well as conference sessions dedicated to
industry challenges and opportunities and highlighting the latest EV charging
technologies.
"The initial challenge – one that will be addressed at Charging
Infrastructure Expo – is for business owners, managers and fleet operators to
understand what charging infrastructure solution best fits their needs," said
Adam Moore, exhibition director. "The expo will enable business leaders to
acquire this information and discover the value of these solutions for their
future business."
Charging Infrastructure Expo will showcase many of the latest technologies as
well as those currently in progress through product demonstrations and dynamic
technology displays that provide first-hand experience. The expo's largest
exhibitor and a world leader in wireless technology, Qualcomm, is developing one
such innovation – wireless charging for EVs.
"The need for advanced charging, compatible with the on-the-go lifestyle that
most consumers have today, is a necessary development in the future of the
electric and hybrid vehicle market. It's an incredible opportunity to display
our latest technologies, within and separate from the vehicles in which they
will operate, at Charging Infrastructure Expo," said Dr. Anthony Thomson, vice
president of business development and marketing at Qualcomm. "The expo also
allows our team to engage with other advanced battery and charging
infrastructure industry players crucial to the growth of the industry as a
whole."
This unprecedented expo will bring together industry natives like Qualcomm as
well as municipalities, fleet operators, developers, retail chains, apartment
blocks, hotels, government officials and other stakeholders to discuss the
current status and the potential outlook of the charging infrastructure
industry. Charging Infrastructure Expo, co-located with The Battery Show, allows
attendees to delve into the important topics in today's electric vehicle and
advanced battery industries from both a technological and commercial standpoint.
"As EVs and hybrids become common place on roadways across the globe,
companies' investment in charging infrastructure and advanced battery technology
will continue to grow. The expansion of The Battery Show, with the addition of
Charging Infrastructure Expo, growing from a 65,000 sq ft exhibition to 130,000
sq ft in only a year is demonstrative of this," saidAdam Moore, exhibition
director. "The exciting advancements in technology within these industries will
be a catalyst to the expected growth."
Limited exhibition space is available. For more information on The Battery
Show or Charging Infrastructure Expo, visit thebatteryshow.com or chargingexpo.com.
ABOUT THE BATTERY SHOW
The Battery Show is world's premiere and
free-to-attend advanced battery showcase. The exhibition demonstrates the very
latest battery technologies and solutions, ranging from electric vehicle
applications to raw material suppliers. Its two-track business and technology
conference examines battery market development and opportunities, including how
technical advances are likely to impact performance, safety and cost. The
Battery Show launched in 2010; it is produced by United Kingdom-based Smarter
Shows. For more information on The Battery Show, visit thebatteryshow.com.
ABOUT CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE EXPO
Charging Infrastructure Expo is
a free-to-attend exhibition focused on electric vehicle charging technologies
across the entire supply chain. It creates an exceptional opportunity for
providers of electric vehicle charging technology to meet with charging station
operators from both commercial and government sectors. Co-located with The
Battery Show, exhibitors of the Charging Infrastructure Expo also have access to
engineers and executives from electric vehicle manufacturers and utility
companies, providing a valuable crossover and unrivalled access to genuine
decision makers. The Charging Infrastructure Expo, launching in 2012, is
produced by United Kingdom-based Smarter Shows. For more information on Charging
Infrastructure Expo, visit chargingexpo.com.
SOURCE The Battery Show
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