Contact Information: Media Contacts Rainier Communications Colin Boroski cboroski@rainierco.com Phone +1-508-475-0025 ETV Motors Ltd Arnold Roth Chief Operating Officer media@etvmotors.com Phone +972-9-951-7277
ETV Motors' Chief Technology Officer Arieh Meitav to Discuss Electric Vehicle Propulsion Technology at Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conference
| Source: ETV Motors
HERZLIYA, ISRAEL--(Marketwire - February 15, 2010) - ETV Motors Ltd., a developer of advanced
electric vehicle (EV) propulsion technology, today announced that its Chief
Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder Dr. Arieh Meitav will lead a
discussion on innovative power generation and energy storage technologies
for electric vehicles at the Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conference
(Eilat, Israel, Herods & Dan Hotels, February 16-18, 2010).
Dr. Meitav's presentation, "Novel Power Generator and Energy Storage
Technologies for Electrical Powertrains," is scheduled for Thursday,
February 18, at 10:00 AM. During this session, Dr. Meitav will review the
powertrain and battery requirements of next-generation extended-range
electric vehicles (EREVs), and discuss the merits of advanced microturbine
generators and new high-density battery systems for achieving unparalleled
energy efficiency and ultra-low emissions.
The annual Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conference is Israel's largest and
most prominent renewable energy conference, drawing business leaders,
scientists, regulators and investors from around the world to address the
commerce, technology and policy issues affecting energy infrastructure.
Conference attendees come together to discuss new technologies and
strategies designed to advance renewable energy and energy conservation
programs while promoting economic growth.
"ETV Motors believes strongly in our shared imperative to promote
economically sustainable, environmentally sound transportation modes that
minimize our dependence on fossil fuels and reduce pollution," said Dr.
Meitav. "I look forward to engaging conference attendees in a thoughtful
discussion about EREV technology and the opportunity before us to develop a
more practical, more environmentally-friendly electric vehicle platform for
the automotive industry."
Dr. Arieh Meitav is regarded as one of Israel's preeminent electrochemists
and material engineers, with more than thirty years of experience in
managing interdisciplinary research and development centric to advanced
battery technology. Dr. Meitav holds a B.Sc. in chemistry, an M.Sc. in
electroplating and electro-analytical chemistry and a Ph.D. in
electrochemistry and materials engineering, all from Tel-Aviv University.
He has authored more than a dozen patents as well as numerous international
publications.
To learn more about the Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conference, visit
http://eilatenergy.org/site/
About ETV Motors Ltd.
Established in 2008, ETV Motors is developing and commercializing novel
powertrain and battery technology for electrical vehicle propulsion. It
draws on the interdisciplinary experience of a team with strong backgrounds
in industry and academia. For more information, visit www.etvmotors.com
Trademarks appearing above are the property of their respective owners.