Don Karner, CEO/eTec & Manager/The EV Project
Feb 10, 2010 – In the few months that have passed since the contracts were signed for The EV Project (US Department of Energy Grant DE-EE0002194) the forward momentum has been constant as we ramp up the largest–ever rollout of electric vehicle infrastructure. Through this five-state, 11-city pilot we are essentially creating five laboratories in which we will build rich infrastructure, test it and learn from it. The information we acquire will inform the way electric vehicles are accepted and adopted throughout the United States.
The EV Project is on track and on time. We have opened regional offices in Washington and Arizona, and expect to have similar offices open in San Diego, Oregon and Tennessee in February. Later in this issue, you will read more about the regional representatives, how to contact them, and updates on the work ongoing in each region.
The EV Project continues to enjoy tremendous support from the Administration. Vice President Joe Biden visited Arizona last November for a roundtable discussion on the stimulus efforts and the success we have already seen with The EV Project. It was also my privilege to be seated with First Lady Michelle Obama for the State of the Union address, and witness the President acknowledge the effective job creation and economic growth that is – and will continue to be – a direct result of this project.
The goal is produce this newsletter monthly, to keep you – our project partners – updated on the progress of The EV Project. We remain constantly available to you by telephone and email, and welcome your input and questions.
