PHEV/EV INFRASTRUCTURE
and BUSINESS JAPAN 2011

Collaborative strategies and business models for profitable PHV/EV infrastructure development

BREAKING NEWS from EV Update Japan:

• Tsuguo Nobe, Program Director, Vehicle Information Technology Business Unit, Nissan Motor Co. confirmed to join September 7th in keynote presentation: The EV Business Model Mapped-out
• Koichi Shinmura, Senior Chief Engineer, Honda R&D Co., Ltd. will take another keynote presentation slot on the latest development of eco-related technologies: How Honda is Approaching Next Generation Automotive Technologies
  
• Shinsaku Hanada, Chief Marketing Manager, Management strategy office at Japan business unit, BYD Japan Co., Ltd. presents exclusive contents for EV Update Japan attendees ; on September 8th.
• Learn how Mitsubishi Motors plan to address the challenge of integrating home, building and car, and how this will open the door to huge opportunities for multiple stakeholders by Kenichiro Wada, Senior Expert, EV Business Office, EV Business Development, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation on September 8th (Key-note presentation)
  
• George Hansen (Director, R&D Science Office and Communications, General Motors Japan Ltd.) and Tomoyuki Ezaki (Manager of Automotive Competency Center and Leader of Automotive Industry Business Development Team, IBM Japan, Ltd) will also join in SUPER PANEL discussion with other senior executives from Auto OEMs., Integrators and global Utility companies
• SAE International, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and other Panelists from Utility companies will join in the GLOBAL EV charging standard Panel “Understand which policies, incentives and standards will drive EV adoption across Japan, USA, Europe and China”.

6 discussions key to PHEV/EV Infrastructure and Business Japan 2011 include:

• A 360 DEGREE PERSPECTIVE OF THE EV MARKET
  Examine charging infrastructure roadmaps, pricing models and automaker strategies to be at the forefront of this rapidly growing market
• BLUEPRINT FOR EV AND PHEV GROWTH
  Discuss the range of infrastructure models currently being trialled in Japan and alternative approaches elsewhere in the world to evaluate how your offerings compare to competing systems
• KEY TECHNOLOGICAL FACTORS INEV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
  Analyze strategies and key technologies supporting EV usage in different markets – Which public charging and in-home charging options are most likely to trigger market progression?
• EV CHARGING STANDARDS
  Get a “status update” on how charging development in key markets, such as USA, Europe, China and Japan, will impact on Automakers’ plans
• CROSS INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
  Discuss collaboration strategies for car manufacturers and partners to secure a profitable position in the long term EV and EV infrastructure value chain
• PROFITABLE BUSINESS MODELS AND PARTNERSHIP SOLUTIONS
  Explore the pricing models, billing strategies, key EV apps and services enabled by ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) that will drive consumer adoption and usage

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We look forward to seeing you in Tokyo in May.

FACT!
	Over 150 attendees
	Over 25 of the BEST Expert Speakers Ever
	Over 20 Vital Industry Topics
	2 Innovative SUPER Panel Discussions
	10+ Hours of Superb Networking
	Business-Focused Case Studies
World Class Case Studies Lean from industry experts with first-hand experience in the EV space on how to:
	Remain flexible and integrate new technologies
	Test and deploy cost efficient charging infrastructure
	Understand consumer concerns and charging patterns
	Offer enticing cross-border billing and pricing models
	Build a secure supply chain and sustainable partnerships

Testimonials from our sister brand, Telematics Japan conference:

It was a great mix of information on innovative business cases, discussions on the market evolutions and networking with the main actors of the market.

Great Event... Very professional organization...

Overall, it was well organized. Nissan, Toyota and Honda participations were the highlight.

The conference was incredibly interesting and productive.

The hot topics were covered by the industry leaders and the conference was good.

Glad I came. All technology happens first in Japan and it was great to see the formation of this new thinking. It will definitely help our commercial decision-making.

It was a great mix of information on innovative business cases, discussions on the market evolutions and networking with the main actors of the market.