For the tenth consecutive year, the Advanced Powertrain Forum will bring together experts from vehicle manufacturers, technology suppliers, alternative fuel producers, government and other stakeholders to address the challenges of automotive powertrain strategy in a highly uncertain market. This year, the Forum will include two panels. The first will address "big picture" powertrain issues--technology, policy and strategy. The second panel will bring together representatives from vehicle manufacturers, battery developers and utilities to highlight the system needs of the plug-in electric vehicle.

SESSION SPONSOR:

Chair:

Brett Smith, Group Director, Automotive Analysis Group, Center for Automotive Research

Speakers:

Barb Samardzich, Vice President, Powertrain Engineering, Ford Motor Company

Dr. Johannes-Joerg Rueger, Senior Vice President, Engineering, Diesel Systems, Robert Bosch LLC Presentation Audio

Larry Nitz, Executive Director, Hybrid and Electric Powertrain Engineering, GM Global Product Operations, General Motors Company Presentation

Justin Ward, Advanced Powertrain Program Manager, Advanced Technology Vehicles, Fuel Cell and Hybrid Vehicle Group, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing N.A. Inc.

Troy Batterberry, Managing Director, Microsoft Hohm Presentation Audio

Ravi Shanker, Ph.D., Ph.D., President and CEO, Dow Kokam

Special Technical Forum to follow Tuesday Sessions

Several recent graduates of the University of Michigan Energy Systems Engineering (ESE) program will present findings from their efforts during summer internships at General Motors and other companies working in electrification technologies. This group represents the second cohort of students in the program, now in its third year. With a current enrollment of more than 200 students, 130 of whom are full-time employees of GM, the program provides education for vehicle electrification engineers.

Host Professor Ann Marie Sastry, founding Director of ESE at UM will be joined by co-host, Mr. Micky Bly to discuss summer 2010 activities, and future plans. Sastry and Bly are the co-Directors of the Advanced Batteries Coalition for Drivetrains, GM/UM ABCD, and Mr. Bly is the GM Executive Champion for the ESE program.

CAR MBS attendees may attend the special session at no charge. It will begin shortly after the conclusion of the Tuesday afternoon seminars, August 3, 2010.

Location
Event Location	Governors Hall - C & D
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WHAT FAMILY ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE?

The family friendly Partners Program is available for all attendee families. In addition, the Resort and surrounding Traverse City area have numerous opportunities for family fun. Contact the Traverse City Convention Bureau at www.visittraversecity.com or (800) 872-8377.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES?

Social hours take place Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. A scramble golf tournament is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

WHAT CAN MY SPOUSE/PARTNER ATTEND?

Your spouse or partner is welcome at all of the social hours. (Children are not permitted at the Monday - Wednesday social hours.)

WHAT IS THE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE?

The seminars are designed to foster a casual atmosphere for the informal exchange of ideas. Business casual is appropriate. Others wear more casual polo shirts and slacks.

WHAT IS THE SOCIAL HOUR DRESS CODE?

These are informal events. Attire will vary from sport coats to polo shirts and slacks (for men) and from summer dresses and skirts to pants and shirts (for women).

ARE MEALS INCLUDED?

Continental breakfast and lunch are included each day. Social hours are hosted Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED TO CANCEL?

The first thing to do would be to find a colleague interested in replacing you. If your colleagues are already registered or unable to attend, please inform us in writing that you must cancel. To be eligible for a full refund of fees, notification of cancellation must be received in our office in writing by May 15, 2010. After this date, to be eligible for a refund of fees less the handling charge of $150.00 we must receive your request in writing before July 20, 2010. We regret that we cannot accept requests for refunds after that date.

HOW DO I GET MY CONFERENCE MATERIALS?

The registration desk is located in the Governors Prefunction area. We recommend that you pick up your name badge and conference materials at early registration on Sunday, from 5-7 p.m. or on Tuesday from 3:30-7 p.m. The registration desk is also open during the conference sessions. A name badge is required to gain admittance to the sessions. Please note: badges will be distributed the day before or morning of the first day of your registration so you may attend the social hours included in your registration.