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The smarter E AWARD 2025: Applications Are Now Open

November 4, 2024

One award, five categories, 15 winners and an abundance of innovative and intelligent ideas, products, services and projects:

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Suellen Ribeiro, Intelbras

Electrical Engineer

Brazil

Suellen Ribeiro has a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), and after graduating she studied Electric Mobility: Policies, Planning and Business Opportunities at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP). Throughout her career in the energy sector, she has worked as a researcher at the Electricity Systems Planning Laboratory (LABPLAN/UFSC) on the Synchronized Fasor Measurement (MedFasee) project, with the aim of monitoring the National Electricity System (SIN) in real time. She currently works for Intelbras, a highly qualified professional focused on developing innovative solutions for the electric mobility sector. With experience in the design and development of power supplies, lead-acid batteries, lithium batteries and charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, she also works closely with the sector's specific standards and regulations, thus ensuring that all the projects developed meet the required safety and performance standards.

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Dr. Rafael Augusto Seixas Reis de Paula, FUNDEP

Prospecting and Opportunities Analyst

Brazil

Dr. Rafael Augusto Seixas Reis de Paula is responsible for searching new R&D project opportunities for Fundep (Fundação de Apoio da FUNDEP). His job encompasses the interaction among government, universities, and private firms (startups and/or established firms). He has deep expertise in energy transition, mainly managing R&D programs for the Oil & Gas and Automotive sectors in Brazil. He is also responsible for the Low Carbon Hydrogen workforce in the Brazilian Unitiy of the WEC (World Energy Council).

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Robson Cruz, Barassa & Cruz Consulting

CEO

Brazil

Robson Ferreira da Cruz is a Mechanical Engineer, with a postgraduate degree in Automotive Engineering and currently pursuing a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has extensive experience in the automotive sector, having worked in multinational companies such as DANA, BOSCH, VW, DAIMLER, and THYSSENKRUPP, focusing on engine management system calibration, internal combustion and electric engine development, and numerical simulation. He has led engineering teams in R&D projects for clients like VOLVO, AUDI, PORSCHE, and TOYOTA. Robson has also been a university professor in the fields of Quality, Statistics, and Industrial Technology. He is a member of LEVE at UNICAMP, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and coordinates the Infrastructure Working Group of the Electromobility Committee at AEA. Robson is also co-founder of Barassa & Cruz Consulting and Otsmah - Sustainable Energy Resources, which focuses on advanced telemetry and second-life battery use. He has developed algorithms for estimating the state of Li-ion batteries using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence techniques.

Session
Smart Solutions for EV Charging: Intelligent Models and Standardization

Thursday, August 29, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Expo Center Norte, 2nd floor Cantareira 3

Dive into smart solutions for electric vehicle charging with leading experts, covering charging standards, variable pricing systems according to market signals, and smart charging solutions for condominium applications. Market and industry perspectives on the implementation of sophisticated solutions using today's technologies will be shared, with opportunities to interact with panel experts.

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EV Charging Realities in Brazil: Best Practice & Use Cases

Thursday, August 29, 2024, 04:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Expo Center Norte, 2nd floor Cantareira 3

Capture valuable lessons in this session from companies that have already paved the way in charging networks. This closing session will provide an overview of the Brazilian market with energy companies heavily involved in the electric mobility market, discussing learnings, best practices, and real-life case studies of their applications. These issues will also be addressed from both technical and economic perspectives.

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Power2Drive South America: Latin America’s Key Exhibition and Conference for Charging Infrastructure and E-Mobility

Press Release – Monday, July 29, 2024

São Paulo, July 29, 2024: Power2Drive South America will premiere as an exhibition and conference at the Expo Center Norte in São Paulo, Brazil, on 27–29 August 2024. Power2Drive South America focuses on charging infrastructure and e-mobility, and highlights the significance of electric vehicles for the energy mix as it bears on the feasibility of sustainable transport in the future. The event introduces innovations on charging solutions, battery concepts and business models for sustainable e-mobility.

Power2Drive South America is the ideal meeting point for manufacturers, suppliers, installers, distributors, fleet and energy managers, e-mobility service providers and start-ups. The exhibition offers an opportunity to discuss current trends and developments on the Latin American markets, as well as technological innovations and new business opportunities.

The Power2Drive South America Conference will gather experts from around the world who will delve into the industry’s latest trends and innovations in an environment of knowledge and high technology conducive to discussing and promoting advances in e-mobility and charging infrastructure.

Power2Drive South America will be held in parallel with Intersolar South America, ees South America and Eletrotec+EM-Power South America. These are the four exhibitions and conferences that make up The smarter E South America.

Registration for visiting the exhibitions free of charge ends on 26 August. For more information and details on pricing, please visit https://www.powertodrive-southamerica.com/tickets .

About Power2Drive South America – LATAM’s Key Exhibition and Conference for Charging Infrastructure and E-Mobility

In 2024, Power2Drive South America has its premiere as LATAM’s key exhibition and conference for charging infrastructure and e-mobility. It will take place at the Expo Center Norte in São Paulo, Brazil, on August 27–29, 2024. The exhibition highlights the significance of electric cars for the energy mix and the sustainable transport of the future. It introduces innovative charging solutions, battery concepts and business models for sustainable e-mobility.

Power2Drive South America is the ideal meeting point for manufacturers, suppliers, installers, distributors, fleet and energy managers, e-mobility service provider and start-ups. The exhibition offers the opportunity to discuss the current trends and developments for the Latin American markets, as well as technology innovations and new business opportunities.

Together with Power2Drive Europe in Munich and Power2Drive India in Gandhinagar, the global Power2Drive exhibition series is represented on three continents.

Power2Drive South America will be held in parallel to Intersolar South America, LATAM’s largest exhibition and conference for the solar industy, ees South America, LATAM’s key event for batteries & energy storage systems, and Electrotec+EM-Power South America, the event for electrical infrastructure and energy management. All four exhibitions are part of The smarter E South America.

Organizers: Power2Drive South America is organized by Solar Promotion International GmbH, Pforzheim, Freiburg Management and Marketing International GmbH (FMMI) and Aranda Eventos & Congressos Ltda, São Paulo as the co-organizer.

www.powertodrive-southamerica.com

Power2Drive South America 2024
Exhibition Date: August 27–29, 2024
Exhibition times: 12:00pm–8:00pm
Conference Date: August 28–29, 2024
Conference times: 9:00am–8:00pm
Expo Center Norte – São Paulo, Brazil
To learn more about Eletrotec+EM-Power South America, please visit: www.empower-southamerica.com.br

Contact:
Gioia Müller-Russo
Solar Promotion International GmbH
Phone: +49 7231 58598-218
Mobile: +49 151 20835446
mueller-russo@solarpromotion.com

Press Contact:
Maria Abdalla
Aranda Eventos & Congressos Ltda
Phone : +55 11 3824-5300
Mobile: +55 11 98303-8319
mariabdalla@arandaeventos.com.br

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