Downtown Detroit Downtown Saginaw detroithistorical.org www.dia.org

 

2010 NAIAS to feature Electric Avenue exhibit area

PHOTO BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com

China's BYD is expected to display within the new Electric Avenue display.

by Jason Rzucidlo americajr@americajr.com

WATCH: 2010 NAIAS to feature Electric Avenue exhibit area (Quicktime Video)

DETROIT -- A new Electric Avenue display will be on the main floor of the auto show in January. It will feature electric vehicles in the concept and production model stages. Fisker, Think and China's BYD are three of the automakers that are expected to display there. The new display will also feature battery manufacturers, as well as manufacturers of recharging stations. The Chevy Volt will also be a part of the new Electric Avenue display.

The 37,000 square foot exhibit will feature about 20 vehicles and will host symposiums adjacent to the NAIAS stage. The Dow Chemical Company will showcase its lightweight and advanced battery technology.

"Electric Avenue is going to be a unique feature of the 2010 NAIAS that will enable us to educate a diverse audience about the long-term viability of the auto industry using a subject that is top of mind globally these days," said NAIAS Chairman Doug Fox. "Each year our show strives to provide an innovative approach to providing excitement. As one of the primary stops on the global show circuit we are able to draw key media and help exhibitors tell the short- and long-term strategies to a passionate audience of consumers and industry leaders."

Traditional automakers like GM, Ford and Chrysler, as well as innovative entrepreneurs such as Think and Fisker are expected to showcase some of their electric vehicles here.

"We are pleased to join NAIAS to showcase the significance of technology to the automotive industry," said Heinz Haller, executive vice president, Performance Systems, The Dow Chemical Company. "We believe developing and commercializing next generation battery technology, for example, will help ensure the sustainability of the automotive industry while meeting the nation's energy and environmental goals and generating tens of thousands of green collar jobs in Michigan and throughout the nation."

Visitors to the auto show will get a preview of the future of electric vehicles. They are coming to showrooms in less than a year.

 

Scheduled vehicles appearing in Electric Avenue include: BYD Auto e6 BYD Auto F3DM-hybrid Commuter Cars - Tango 600 CT&T United eZone CT&T United cZone Edison2 (X Prize) EV Innovations - Wave 2 (X Prize) Green Vehicles Triac Harvey Coachworks BugE Li Shi Guang Ming LI'S Mitsubishi I MiEV Nissan LEAF Saba Motors - SABA "Carbon Zero" Roadster (X Prize) SSI Racing - 2SSIC-65 (X Prize) Michelin - Venturi Volage Michelin - Nissan Mixim ZAP - Alias (X Prize)

 

PHOTO BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com

Look for the Chevy Volt to be on display in the new Electric Avenue display at the 2010 NAIAS.

 

PHOTO BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com

The Think City electric vehicle will be a part of the Electric Avenue display.

 

PHOTO BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com

Fisker is also expected to have a display at or near the Electric Avenue display.

 

PHOTO BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com

Manufacturers of recharging stations are expected to be a part of Electric Avenue.

 

 

This page was last updated on Sun, December 20, 2009 0:50 AM

 

:: Return to Our Coverage of the 2010 NAIAS ::

 

Once again, AmericaJR.com will Broadcast LIVE from the 2010 North American International Auto Show Press Preview Days and Industry Preview Days. Read our Press Release.

We will bring you the most comprehensive coverage ever with interviews, reviews and the best pictures around. It's all from AmericaJR.com -- Detroit's #1 Website with The BEST Coverage. Period.

Downtown Detroit Downtown Saginaw detroithistorical.org www.dia.org

 

 

 

 

 

>> Bookmark This Site Now! <<