# Event Details - **Event Name**: 17th Annual Propulsion Strategies for the 21st Century Hybrid Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Jul, 2025 at 09:00 am – Wed, 16 Jul, 2025 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: This conference will examine what the propulsion strategies will be for manufacturers and suppliers over the next five years.About this Event17th Annual Propulsion Strategies for the 21st Century Hybrid Conference:July 16, 2025This conference will be a hybrid conference with options to attend in person or to view via a YouTube livestream.In many ways, this conference is a continuation of the discussion we had at our last conference in April about the effects of the new administration on the US auto industry conference. For our July conference we're looking for insights about how companies are managing their powertrain offerings based on the leveling off of EV sales, increases in hybrid sales, the potential changes to EPA/NHTSA emissions and fuel economy regulations, and the effects of tariffs on powertrain decisions. We may have better clarity about all these topics by July, but then again, we may not. Either way, companies have to make decisions, and we think hearing from some of the key players will continue the discussion of how companies (and consumers) will manage over the next couple of years and even over the next 5-10 years.Some of the key questions we will discuss include:• How do manufacturers and suppliers see the distribution of propulsion systems changing, if at all, over the next 5 years?• How are tariffs affecting propulsion systems for both manufacturers and suppliers?• How much power do manufacturers have over consumer choice of propulsion systems?• How will reductions in CAFE fuel economy and EPA emissions regulations affect auto company strategies over the next five years?• Will manufacturers abandon EV development if they are no longer needed to meet government regulations?• Will the new administration continue the goal of making the US less dependent on rare earth materials that are used for semi-conductors and EV batteries, motors, and inverters?• How will different EV battery chemistries evolve over the next five years?Lots of questions to discuss! Join us on July 16th.Confirmed Speakers include:Bruce Belzowski, Managing Director, Automotive Futures will moderate the conference and provide an overview of the current trends in propulsion policies and regulations affecting the auto industry.Conference RegistrationCost:Automotive Futures Affiliates and Current UM Students, Faculty, and Staff, GERPISA members, and Media: FREEFor all others: $200 (Unchanged since our first conference in 2008)Conferenc SponsorshipCompanies or groups interested in sponsoring this conference, please contact Bruce Belzowski at bbl@umich.edu or 734-936-2704. Sponsorship Amount (Minimum $1,000)Propulsion Strategies for the 21st Century Affiliate Conference SponsorsAisin CorporationAmsted AutomotiveArgonne National LabsBosch CorporationDenso CorporationFord Motor CompanyMazda USAPacific Northwest National LaboratorySiemens Digital Industries SoftwareValeo North America, Inc.University of Michigan Ross Business School: Corporate EducationUpcoming Events• September 10, 2025: 17th Annual Future of Automotive IT: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI• November 19, 2025: 18th Annual Inside China: Understanding China’s Current and Future Automotive Industry. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ann-arbor/17th-annual-propulsion-strategies-for-the-21st-century-hybrid-conference/100001351343648229 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 200, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ann Arbor - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex, Building 18 Entrance - **lat**: 42.30059250000001 - **long**: -83.70588379999998 - **full address**: University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex, Building 18 Entrance, 2800 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 17th Annual Propulsion Strategies for the 21st Century Hybrid Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/10493ab28a5476b7033b011e6240a4f2646354868d9f978b9e5e72a845b11155-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1747657033 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 17th Annual Propulsion Strategies for the 21st Century Hybrid Conference being held? - **A:** 17th Annual Propulsion Strategies for the 21st Century Hybrid Conference takes place on Wed, 16 Jul, 2025 at 09:00 am to Wed, 16 Jul, 2025 at 01:00 pm at University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex, Building 18 Entrance, 2800 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 17th Annual Propulsion Strategies for the 21st Century Hybrid Conference? - **A:** Tickets for 17th Annual Propulsion Strategies for the 21st Century Hybrid Conference are priced at USD 200 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityA) General Admission: Attend In PersonUSD 200AvailableB) General Admission: Attend VirtuallyUSD 200AvailableC) Automotive Futures Affiliate: Attend in PersonFreeAvailableD) Automotive Futures Affiliate: Attend VirtuallyFreeAvailableE)Current UM Faculty, Staff, or Student: In PersonFreeAvailableF)Current UM Faculty, Staff, or Student: VirtualFreeAvailableG) Media: In PersonFreeAvailableH) Media: VirtualFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing 17th Annual Propulsion Strategies for the 21st Century Hybrid Conference? - **A:** 17th Annual Propulsion Strategies for the 21st Century Hybrid Conference is organized by Bruce M. Belzowski. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 17th Annual Propulsion Strategies for the 21st Century Hybrid Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ann Arbor, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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