Aker Wade Power Technologies Announces Appointment of Jon Bereisa to Board of Advisors

Posted: 01/25/2010

EV Visionary to help shape vision for Aker Wade and the future of EV Charging Infrastructure

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (January 25, 2010) -- Aker Wade Power Technologies announced today that electric vehicle (EV) visionary, Jon Bereisa, accepted a position on its Board of Advisors. Bereisa brings to the board unparalleled experience in the development of EVs and EV infrastructure.

At the center of many milestones in EV development history, Bereisa previously led GM's EV1 project as chief engineer.  He was responsible for the technology development and production design of the EV1 electric traction system, power inverter, battery pack and charger. Bereisa is also the inventor of the EV1 Inductive Charging System., and he led the development of GM's VOLTEC propulsion system (used in the Chevrolet VOLT extended-range vehicle). Bereisa currently serves as president and CEO of Auto Lectrification, LLC, a company which focuses on electric vehicle propulsion systems and infrastructure engineering.

"We couldn't be more pleased to welcome Jon to our company," said Aker Wade CEO Bret Aker. "Jon brings an incredible depth of technical knowledge, a long history of championing the benefits of the electric vehicle, and unique insight into the infrastructure requirements necessary to accelerate consumer adoption of the EV. Most importantly,  Jon shares our vision that the deployment of level III fast charging technology is a critical component of the infrastructure required to eliminate ‘range anxiety' amongst potential EV consumers and accelerate mass adoption of clean electric vehicles."

"Aker Wade has grown to be the leader in industrial fast charging. I am pleased to join them in bringing fast charge technology and products to today's emerging EV infrastructure," said Bereisa.

About Aker Wade Power Technologies
Aker Wade develops and manufactures fast chargers and battery management software for the electric vehicle and industrial forklift markets.  Founded in 2000 Aker Wade brings a decade of experience as the leader in fast charging technology with more Fortune 1000 customers choosing its solutions than any other supplier.  Aker Wade is collaborating with battery companies, infrastructure suppliers and EV manufacturers to deliver advanced Level III fast charging solutions for the coming generation of battery electric vehicles.  Among the companies Aker Wade is working with are EnerSys, A123, Coulomb Technologies, and Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO).  Aker Wade is proud to engineer and manufacture all of their products in the USA.  For additional information please visit www.akerwade.com. 

For more information, contact:
Marijean Jaggers
Public Relations
Aker Wade Power Technologies
434-973-0645
mjaggers@standingpr.com

 

 

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