Nigel J. Francis

The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) is a trade association that promotes battery, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell electric drive technologies and infrastructure. The private company is based in Washington. To achieve its mission, EDTA conducts public policy advocacy, education, industry networking, and conferences that engage industry, academia, policymakers, and the public. EDTA's membership includes vehicle, battery, and component manufacturers, electricity providers, and smart grid and infrastructure developers. The American company was founded in 1989.

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.

Trexa LLC manufactures electric vehicles. The private company is based in Marina Del Rey, CA.