One of the most prestigious auto shows is just a few weeks away and everyone’s anticipating it will be a huge success once again. The North American International Auto Show will be happening on January 11-24, 2010 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan and for the first time, they will be dedicating a 37,000 square-foot area on the main floor to showcase the latest in green vehicles and technology. This dedicated area is called Electric Avenue and will be presented by The Dow Chemical Company.
"NAIAS is proud of the history we have in bringing innovative ideas to a world-wide audience, and the all-new Electric Avenue is going to show visitors from around the globe where the future of automotive technology is headed," said Doug Fox, chairman, 2010 NAIAS. "This effort allows for more than doing what is trendy by addressing a necessary think-tank of discussion that will dictate where the global auto industry will go in 2010 and beyond. The NAIAS is proud to have a sponsor such as The Dow Chemical Company that understands the value of these efforts. Its endorsements of this activity allow the show to continue to be a thought-provoking leader to an industry with significant worldwide and economic impact."
According to a newsflash posted at the NAIAS website in December 18, 2009, the following vehicles are currently scheduled to appear in Electric Avenue:
BYD Auto e6
BYD Auto F3DM-hybrid
Commuter Cars - Tango 600
CT&T United eZone
CT&T United cZone
Edison2 (X Prize)
EV Innovations - Wave 2 (X Prize)
Green Vehicles Triac
Harvey Coachworks BugE
Li Shi Guang Ming LI'S
Mitsubishi I MiEV
Nissan LEAF
Saba Motors - SABA "Carbon Zero" Roadster (X Prize)
SSI Racing - 2SSIC-65 (X Prize)
Michelin - Venturi Volage
Michelin - Nissan Mixim
ZAP - Alias (X Prize)
For more information about the upcoming 2010 Detroit Auto Show, please visit http://www.naias.com.