UPCOMING EVENTS

Advanced Battery Technology, Mar 2005

Call for Papers

Deadline: March 7

2005 Fuel Cell Seminar, November 14-18, Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, California.

Submit one-page abstract describing content, including proposed title and contact information.

Visit www.fuelcellseminar.com for additional information.

Deadline: March 18

Climate Change Technology: Engineering Challenges and Solutions in the 21st Century, May 9-12, 2006, Ottawa Congress Center, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Submit 300- to 400-word abstract including content, best suited conference track and topic(s) for presentation, title, affiliation, and contact information. Primary conference tracks include engineering for mitigation (reductions and removals of GHG); policy, strategy, and regulations; monitoring & recording GHG emissions and climate indicators; engineering for adaptation; as well as financials and risk management. All submissions should be MS Word or Acrobat format.

Info: Visit www.ccc2006.ca for more information.

Deadline: April 1

Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, International Symposium on VRLA for Traction Applications, and the International Symposium on Large Lithium Ion Battery Technology and Application, June 13-17, Waikki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Topics include cathodes for large Li-ion batteries; fuel cell vehicle hybridization; separators and electrolytes for improved thermal tolerance; high-power cell design and performance; advances in automotive NiMH batteries; advanced lead acid battery designs; improved separators for VRLA; additives for improved power life; as well as energy management in future vehicles. Submit abstract via email to info@advancedautobat.com.

Visit www.advancedautobat.com for additional information.

Deadline: May 10

7th China International Battery, Raw Material, Producing Equipment, and Battery Parts Fair, June 28 30, Beijing Exhibition Center, Beijing, China.

Submit abstract describing content, including proposed title and contact information. Topics include primary batteries, lead-acid batteries; Ni-MN, Ni-Cd, Liion batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, ultra-capacitors, as well as battery materials and equipment.

Contact Mr. WANG Jin-liang, China Battery Industry Bimonthly, No. 688, Moye Road, Suzhou 215006, China, phone: +0086 + 51-67261874, fax: +0086+512-67615868, or email: makouxiang@vip.sina.com.

Meetings and Symposia

March 14-17 - 22nd International Battery Seminar & Exhibit, Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Topics include worldwide analysis of battery markets and technologies; application directions of major OEM, military, and industrial users; developments in primary and secondary batteries, approaches for safety, cost and performance enhancements of Li-ion, metal hydride and other battery systems; new battery materials; advances in charging, battery management, and testing; and a realistic analysis of the status and perspective for small fuel cells.

Info: Thomas M. DeVita, Florida Educational Seminars Inc., 2300 Glades Rd., Suite 307E, Boca Raton, FL 33431, phone: (561) 367-0193, fax: (561) 367-8429, visit www.powersources.net.

March 29 - April 1 - Hydrogen Expo USA & NHA Annual Conference, Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, D.C.

Conference topics include hydrogen production from fossil fuels, coal, nuclear energy, and renewables; H2 compression, liquefaction, storage, transport; H2 infrastructure, fueling stations, home energy appliances, supply chain solutions; H2 safety, leak testing, training programs, certification, permits to operate; H2 internal combusion engine; fuel cell design, materials, components; FC manufacture, testing, quality management; FC applications: mobile, portable, stationary; education and outreach programs, government support; commercialization initiatives; as well as consulting. Attendance is expected to exceed 2,000.

Info: Visit www.hydrogenexpo.com.

April 2-6 - 21st International Battery, Hybrid, and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition, Grimaldi Forum, Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Organized by the World Electric Vehicle Association, this symposium is expected to attract 1,500 researchers, government officials, businesses, and industrial decision-makers. This provides a global networking opportunity for hydrogen producers and suppliers; battery and fuel cell components manufacturers; alternate fuel providers; researchers; and technology developers. Try out vehicles at the ride and drive.

Info: Visit www.evs21.org.

April 11-15 - Hannover Fair '05, Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Group Exhibit, Hannover, Germany.

Conference is one of the most important and respected international business platforms for the hydrogen and fuel cell industry. Receive a comprehensive update on the latest solutions and technologies, establish new business contacts, monitor competition, and investigate new markets.

Info: Arno A. Evers FAIR-PR, Achheimstrasse 3, D-82319 Starnberg, Germany, phone: +19-(0) 8151-99892-43, or visit www.fair-pr.com.

April 17-20 - 117th Battery Council International Convention and Trade Show, Hilton Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana.