John E. Waters

Bright Automotive is a symbol for change in the American automotive industry and a vital catalyst for its country's new economy. They are bringing tangible solutions to business in America, increasing its nation's energy independence and getting their economy back on the road to prosperity. Bright Automotive launched in 2008 with a highly experienced EV/PHEV team and a focus on developing advanced vehicles that reduce costs and increase utility for fleet customers. Since then, Bright has developed the IDEA, the world's first multi-purpose, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle aimed at commercial and government fleets. It has also launched Bright eSolutions, which delivers expertise to automotive customers worldwide to accelerate vehicle electrification, lightweighting, and overall platform efficiency.

Pi Tau Sigma operates as an international mechanical engineering honor society. The company was founded on March 16, 1915 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor,MI.

Rocky Mountain Institute is a non-profit organization that transforms energy use to clean and secure low carbon future. It engages in businesses, communities, institutions, and entrepreneurs to accelerate the adoption of market-based solutions that cost-effectively shift from fossil fuels to efficiency and renewables. It examining and facilitating market-based technology that will play a role in addressing the climate problem. The company was founded by Amory Lovin in 1982 and is headquartered in Basalt, CO.

EnerDel, Inc. manufactures lthium-ion battery solutions. It designs, builds, and manufactures lithium-ion energy storage solutions and battery systems with a focus on heavy duty transportation, on-and-off grid electrical, mass transit, and task-oriented applications. The firm offers integrated systems consisting of cells, management controls, and mechanical packaging. The company was founded on October 27, 2004 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Delphi Corp. supplies vehicle electronics, transportation components, integrated systems and modules and other electronic technology. It has a network of manufacturing sites, technical centers, sales offices and joint ventures located in every major region of the world.

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), one of the world's largest automakers, was founded in 1908, and today manufactures cars and trucks in 34 countries. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 244,500 people in every major region of the world, and sells and services vehicles in some 140 countries. The company brands are Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia and Germany. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. GM is the majority shareholder in GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. of South Korea, and has product, power train and purchasing collaborations with Suzuki Motor Corp. and Isuzu Motors Ltd. of Japan. GM also has advanced technology collaborations with Chrysler LLC, Daimler AG, BMW AG and Toyota Motor Corp. and vehicle manufacturing ventures with several automakers around the world, including Toyota, Suzuki, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. of China, AVTOVAZ of Russia and Renault SA of France. Genuine GM Parts and accessories are sold under the GM, GM Performance Parts, GM Good wrench and ACDelco brands through GM Service and Parts Operations, which supplies GM dealerships and distributors worldwide. GM engines and transmissions are marketed through GM Power train.

Echo Automotive, Inc. operates as a development stage company, which develops technologies and products that allow the conversion of existing vehicles into fuel efficient hybrids and plug-in hybrids. The company was founded by Jason Plotke on September 2, 2008 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.