The not-for-profit national EV association Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) will present the 8th annual national tradeshow and conference for electric vehicles in Markham, Ontario from May 29th to June 1st, 2017. EV2017VÉ is the most important annual conference in the EV industry in Canada. More than 250 delegates are expected along with up to 30 exhibitors and 80 speakers including CEOs of 4 major car companies & government officials.
Hosted by Alectra Inc., the theme for the 2017 conference is “Smart e-Mobility”: tomorrow’s electric drive will consider the whole EV ecosystem, including optimal utilization of EV fleets, connected cars, autonomous electric vehicles, smart grids, microgrids, smart charging, battery technology and many more breakthroughs in mobility. EMC is always seeking to bring new electric-transport related ideas, technologies and business models to our delegates.
Canadian leaders in transportation electrification—researchers, new technology designers, car builders, market and policy specialists, managers and suppliers will meet to share their knowledge and to focus on key actions to significantly increase EV uptake. Considering results by end year 2016, with almost 30,000 EVs on Canadian roads, the emphasis on how to manage the exciting transition will take into account:
· — With dropping battery costs, increased range, and more and more available models, EVs are more affordable and efficient. But continued government incentives are a necessity.
· — A significant effort in public awareness and communications to eliminate false perceptions in all steps towards the decision to purchase an EV.
· — Smart management of charging, infrastructure growth and deployment.
· — Adapted conditions for specific high potential markets such as multi-unit, fleets, car-sharing, taxis, light duty trucks.
· — Public Transit electrification, with available technologies.
· — Complementary roles of all stakeholders, in an organized strategy.
· — The potential of future electric, automated and shared mobility.
· "EMC is committed to take an active role in the design and implementation of electric transportation in Canada," said Catherine Kargas, Chair of EMC. "We will continue to work collaboratively and bring the expertise of our members to influence the strategies, rigorously monitor results, analyze latest trends, such as automated vehicles in order to accelerate this energy efficient form of transportation and mobility."
Session topics include:
· — A New Era in Passenger Mobility: the Calgary Airport Compact Transit System
· — Residential Charging Solutions in Multi-Family Buildings
· — Tomorrow’s e-Mobility
· — Canada’s Electric Vehicle Policy Report Card
· — Driving EV Ownership in the GTHA - a Survey of EV Owners and Non-Owners
· — University R&D Roundtable
· — The City of Vancouver's EV Ecosystem Strategy
· — Impact of Clusters of DC Fast-Charging Stations on the Distribution Grid in Ottawa
· — New Approaches to Charging and Storage
· — Impact of EV Charger Load on Distribution Network Capacity: a Case Study in Toronto
· — How Car Sharing Opens the Way to Smart e-Mobility
· — Smart Evolution of Public Infrastructure
— — Electrification of Public Transit
— — Connected, Electric and Autonomous: What Is Hype and What Might Really Happen?