Plugging Into The Reality Of Electric Vehicle Ownership At The Motor Press Guild's September Luncheon

LOS ANGELES--Sept. 6, 2012: The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the largest automotive media association in North America, will host a diverse panel of experts on Sept. 11 that will discuss the current realities facing EV owners, automakers and infrastructure providers, as well as what's next for the electric car. MPG's September meeting will be held at the Auto Club of Southern California in Costa Mesa.

Panelists include:

Charlie Botsford , Business Development, AeroVironment
Steve Mazor , Manager of the Auto Club Automotive Research Center
Praveen Penmetsa , CEO, Motivo Engineering
Paul Scott , Co-founder, Plug In America

The panel will be moderated by Charlie Vogelheim, a veteran industry analyst and member of the MPG Board of Directors.

"With 35,000 electric vehicles on the road today, 12,000 here in California, this candid discussion will explore the challenges facing electric vehicle owners and manufacturers today, and what we can expect in the future," said Laura Burstein, president, Motor Press Guild. 

Who: Motor Press Guild
What: September Luncheon 
When: Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Auto Club of Southern California, 3333 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Price: MPG Members: $15,¨ Non-Members and Guests: $25.¨Cash or check at the door.¨Open seating (no reservations).¨