Event Agenda Day One   9:00 Opening remarks by Chairperson Professor C.C. Chan, President, World Electric Vehicle Association, Hong Kong ASIAN GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES 9:10 HONG KONG – Working Towards a Zero Emission City – The Role of Electric Vehicles in Lowering Fuel Dependence and Carbon Emissions Senior representative, Department of Environment, Hong Kong (invited) 10:00 SINGAPORE – Developing a Vibrant Energy Ecosystem Through the Electric Vehicle Taskforce and Test Bedding Overview of Singapore’s roadmap towards electric mobility Market opportunities and government involvement to successfully push EVs in the region Reviewing the current infrastructure to ensure reliable supply of electricity Collaboration to set up charging infrastructures and run successful test-bedding Dr Sanjay Kuttan, Director, Industry Development, Energy Market Authority, Singapore 10:45 Morning tea & Networking MARKET OPPORTUNITIES 11:15 Overview of Key Regional Markets with Initiatives and Potential for Electric Vehicle Development Exploring market opportunities in test bedding electric vehicles in the region Looking at government support and infrastructures from these markets Investment opportunities and viable returns from partnerships Focusing on China as a benchmark for the rest of Asia Answering the burning question: Will EVs take off in Asia Vivek Vaidya, Director, Automotive & Transportation Practice, Asia Pacific, Frost & Sullivan, Singapore 12:00 Establishing Cross-Border Collaboration to Tap Market Opportunities for Asian Electric Vehicles in the International Market Promoting Asian manufactured vehicles in the international market Reviewing the engineering design, development and manufacturing drivers for the Pure Electric Vehicles (PEVs) Understanding the need for collaboration with utilities to successfully push EVs in the market Outlook on development of PEVs for the Asian market Chetan Kumar Maini, Chairman & Chief Technical Officer, REVA India 12:45 Networking Lunch 1:45 Overcoming Obstacles to Commercialization of Electric Vehicles in Your Market Identifying the primary social challenges in promoting electric vehicles (cost, safety, charging infrastructures and capacity) Recognizing the benefits of adopting EVs from a economic and environmental perspective Strategies to change the mindset of the consumer towards EVs Developing regional policies to drive EV Commercialization Dr. Benjamin Sovacool, Associate Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore POLICY & STANDARDS 2:30 Designing a Policy to Promote Electric Vehicle Development in Japan and Regionally This session will compare Japanese automotive policies with other Asian markets and design potential roadmaps to progress with EV development in the region. Professor Shigeyuki Minami, Secretary General, Asian Electric Vehicle Society, Japan 3:00 Afternoon tea & Networking SUSTAINABILITY & THE ENVIRONMENT 3:30 Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Your City through Electric Transport Emerging electric options for zero emission public transport systems Economic models for electrical transport infrastructure Policy challenges for charging infrastructure to support electric vehicles Stephen Crolius, Senior Director, Clinton Climate Initiative, USA 4:15 Greenlots: Achieving Zero Emissions with Low Cost Charging Infrastructure Powered by Renewable Energy Sources Defining zero emissions and how Greenlots can help achieve that The need and feasibility of infrastructure for electric vehicles with Greenlots Leveraging on the best energy source for reliable and efficient Greenlots Cooperation between green commercial partners to realize zero emission transportation Jan Croeni, Managing Director, Zeco Scooters, Singapore 5:00 End of Day 1 Day Two   9:00 Opening remarks by Chairperson Dr. Benjamin Sovacool, Associate Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore 9:10 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Looking at Technical & Commercial Roadmaps of Electric Vehicles Professor C.C. Chan, President, World Electric Vehicle Association, Hong Kong ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE 10:00 EV Charging Infrastructure Development in Hong Kong Developing charging infrastructure for Hong Kong’s unique environment Collaboration with solution providers, carpark operators, property developers and government CLP’s EV charging infrastructure plan for Hong Kong Chow Tang Fai, Director – Marketing & Customer Service, CLP Power, Hong Kong 10:45 Morning tea & Networking 11:15 PANEL DISCUSSION: Managing Access to Charging Infrastructures Working with your existing infrastructures (lines / cables/ charge points) What kind of investment is involved to create the access? Putting control mechanisms in place at public charging spots – safety & payment charges Jan Croeni, Managing Director, Zeco Scooters, Singapore Chow Tang Fai, Director – Marketing & Customer Service, CLP Power, Hong Kong Dr Sanjay Kuttan, Director, Industry Development, Energy Market Authority, Singapore ELECTRIC VEHICLES in ASIA 12:00 Balancing Vehicle Performance with Efficient Battery Technology Evaluating the key indicators for a superior EV: Efficiency, Performance, Range, Charging capacity and Safety Reviewing the design and technology for the MyCar Design & Technology Issues: Do we yield to the consumer’s requirements or dictate it? Do drivers really need full performance vehicles in dense cities like Hong Kong and Singapore? Dr. Eric Cheng, Director, Power Electronic Research Center, Hong Kong 12:45 Networking lunch 1:45 Designing Commercially Viable, Renewable and Sustainable Energy for Power Generation, Storage, Distribution and Transport Commercially promoting Pollution Free Vehicles in India & Overseas Partnering with battery companies in India & overseas provides access to improved VRLA and LI-ION battery technology Anil Ananthakrishna, Chairman & CEO, Ekovehicles Pvt. Ltd., India 2:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: What Will Make Electric Vehicles Sell in Asia? Chetan Kumar Maini, Chairman & Chief Technical Officer, REVA India Anil Ananthakrishna, Chairman & CEO, Ekovehicles Pvt. Ltd., India Dr. Eric Cheng, Director, Power Electronic Research Center, Hong Kong 3:15 Afternoon tea & Networking FUTURE OUTLOOK: ELECTRIC VEHICLES & SMART GRIDS 3:45 Integrate Electric Vehicles with Smart Grids – Enabling 2 Way Grid Connectivity and Communication Constructing in-car communications system to alert drivers on when to recharge Synching the charge requirements to grid to enable communication on best time for charging Leveraging on technology to program how and when the car should charge itself Enabling consumers to sell back to grid during peak demand at an inflated price John Parker, Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific and Africa, Ford Motors, Thailand (invited) 4:30 Outlook on The Future of the Automotive Industry’s Journey Predicting the roadmap for the automotive industry Benchmarking the process of EVs with other Japanese electronics/television industry Challenges and opportunities to anticipate for the EV sector Mr. N. Yamaguchi, Former Vice President, Japan Victor Corporation 5:15 End of Conference   Please download free brochure for more details.