http://evpronet.com/ - "The EV Professional Network is committed to creating connections within the Electric Vehicle industry. We aim to grow, nurture and expand the EV market in the United States and around the world."
It's newly launched and appears to be focused on EV's which are four-wheel normal cars. In any case they're claiming to be a consortium of experts in the U.S. EV industry.
Source: http://evpronet.com/press1.html
EV Professional Network, the First Virtual Consulting Group for Electric Vehicles, Hybrids and Alternative-Fueled Transportation, has Launched in the United StatesUnited States/FLORIDA: May 20, 2009 – EV Professional Network, a consortium of experts in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, has recently been formed. Comprised of five leading professionals in the alternative energy sector focusing primarily on automotive, the organization is the first to bring together EV experts under one group to consult in the areas of sales/marketing, regulatory, financial, engineering and distribution. With combined experience of over 130 years, EV Pro Net possesses the knowledge and vast list of associates having worked with manufacturers and prospective dealers/distributors of electric and hybrid-electric products and components.
Formed as a non-profit, EV Pro Net is designed to help new or existing companies expand in the North American markets with products relating to hybrid, electric or other alternative-fueled vehicles.
With members based throughout the United States, the EV Pro Net team offers their clients valuable insight surrounding the intricacies of the US market by keeping updated on regional and national developments and how to capitalize on present and future opportunities.
In the near future, the group plans to launch EV Pro Net Institute, designed to educate the public and private sectors about the electric vehicle industry as well as promote electric vehicles to meet the future needs of the transportation industry.
EV Pro Net is poised to assist both domestic and international companies for short or long term assignments including advising companies seeking new markets and new products, introducing emerging technologies, establishing unique distribution and marketing models and providing strategies for stabilizing the financial condition of automotive dealerships. EV Pro Net is the only organization in this industry that has the in-depth knowledge from working with both dealerships and OEMs over the past three decades.
The organization initially plans to:
* Bring together dealers or distributors with reputable OEMs to sell into the next decade
* Help OEMs who are looking for the right partners to sell their products.“The automotive distribution model is changing and when combined with the tight economic situation, companies are demanding more cost-effective approaches for launching new products,” stated John R. Dabels, one of the founding members. “EV Pro Net offers top-notch expertise, affordable fees and a stringent code of ethics and fiscal responsibility within our membership.”
The founding members consist of: Vicki Northrup, a 25-year sales and marketing professional with 15 years experience in the electric vehicle industry, based in central Florida; John Dabels, a 30-year EV professional credited with helping launch GM’s EV1, based in Charlotte North Carolina; Lance Tunick, with over 30 years in the regulatory and certification-homologation fields, based in Santa Fe, NM; Alex Wong, one of the leading electrical engineering experts for over 30 years working with EVs, based in Sacramento, CA; and Tom Carney, a 25-year automotive executive veteran and former senior executive with Suzuki, based in Huntsville, AL.
On a broader scope, the group is also poised to offer assistance with research and restructuring of the new automotive sales model, city and community planning with modeling for future modes of transportation and competitive analysis of EVs in the present and future pipeline. With the federally-funded energy stimulus program slated to help states focus on the newer products and technologies, EV Pro Net has the resources and experience to help local and state governments allocate the funds wisely for taxpayer approval and support.
For information regarding the company or any of the members, please contact Ms. Northrup at vnorthrup [at] comcast.net or by telephone at 734.358.7735. The company website is www.evpronet.com.
