Can electric vehicles save Detroit?

Can electric vehicles be the savior of Detroit?

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The first of billions of dollars from the federal government are making their way to local companies working on plug-in electric vehicles, which could help retain tens of thousands of U.S. jobs. The implications of plug-in electric vehicles for automakers, utilities, component suppliers, and national energy policy are some of the themes being addressed by The Business of Plugging In(SM) - presented by DTE Energy and Dow Kokam - taking place October 19-21 at the Motor City Hotel and Conference Center.

"With Michigan at a crucial crossroad in preparing for the future, plug-in electric vehicles present an incredible opportunity to address climate change, create jobs and capitalize on the new electric automotive industry," said Knut Simonsen, senior vice president of DTE Energy Resources. "This conference will foster a dialogue among utilities, automakers, venture capitalists, regulators, policy makers, universities and other stakeholders to identify and begin to address the many challenges in bringing plug-in electric vehicles to
the market."

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