Plug-in vehicles are focus of next SmartCoast talk

KALAMAZOO--The dynamics of an emerging plug-in vehicle market supported by the advanced energy storage sector will be explained during a luncheon talk Friday, Jan. 20, in Holland, Mich.

The talk, cosponsored by the Western Michigan University College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, with funding from the Custer Workplace Interiors Lecture Series, and Michigan's SmartCoast, will feature David Hurst, senior analyst at Pike Research in its clean transportation practice. It is the fifth talk in Michigan's SmartCoast Series.

The event will take place at 11:30 a.m. in the Doubletree by Hilton, 650 E. 24th St. It costs $10 for students and $35 for others. Seating is limited, and registration is required by Thursday, Jan. 19. Register online or by calling Lakeshore Advantage at (616) 772-5226