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2022 Fall Conference (Presentations Available)

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Today’s landscape in the automotive market can be a bit daunting. Disruptive technologies like electric vehicles are creating a list of questions that deserve answers: Who is working on the infrastructure? Where will raw materials come from? What resources are available for both new and converted internal combustion engine suppliers? Are there special requirements that must be met in order to become a supplier in this growing market? 

Agenda Highlights:

  • TVA, Andrew Frye | EV Update
  • TDOT, Andrea Noel | Andrea will review data from registrations of EV across the state and data for chargers and locations. Will also discuss intent of money from federal funding sources and grant money available for needed certificates.
  • University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Mini Sartipi | Center for Urban Informatics and Progress  
  • Raymond James Equity Strategy Team, Leslie Vandergrift | Macroeconomic update on EV Mobility - Domestic and Global Data 
  • University of Tennessee Center for Transportation, Dr. Kevin Heaslip 
  • Baker Donelson’s Automotive and EV Team | Overview of federal and state grants and incentives, insight on how to identify and navigate the biggest regulatory obstacles and pitfalls, including compliance with Buy America, place of origin rules, supply chain tariffs, and export requirements and sanction risks. 
  • Mary Beth Hudson | Introduction to Smart Factory and how they can assist automotive suppliers during this transitional period.

 

If you were unable to join us for the conference, click HERE to view the presentations. 

Venue Address:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown
407 Chestnut St
Chattanooga, TN 37402