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Electric Vehicle Contractor/Inspector Training

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 9:30 AM (CT)

Dallas, TX

Electric Vehicle Contractor/Inspector Training

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The purpose of this meeting is to provide information to the Inspector Community from General Motors regarding the Volt product, specifics of the program launch, charging product attributes, and an overview of the GM process for installation, and  equally important to solicit feedback from the Inspector and Electrical Contractor Community who play a vital role in the evolution of the infrastructure for the EV market .

Agenda: (2-3 Hour Program)

1.     Overview of EV Market

a.      Technology Highlights of the Chevrolet Volt

b.     Home Charging Installation, Background & Perspective

c.      EVSE Installation Process (what the customer experiences)

d.     SAE J1772 Charge Coupler

e.      GM Voltec EVSE

f.        Volt Launch Overview

 

2.     Utility Coordination and Incentives

a.      EV Readiness Initiatives

b.     Utility Programs

c.      Special Considerations

 

3.     Codes & Standards

a.      Review of pertinent sections of NEC code related to EV

 

4.     Frequently Asked Questions

a.      What we’ve learned so far with our installations

b.     What are emerging Best Practices

 

5.     Questions & Input from the Inspector Community

GM will bring a Volt vehicle for display and attendees are welcome to check out the vehicle and “kick some tires”.

NOTE:  Electric Vehicle First Responder Training will also be offered by the National Fire Protection Association during this time.  To register for this training, visit www.nctcog.org/ep/training