Dr. Mark Quarto is currently the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Automotive Research and Design, LLC. (www.go2hev.com). Key responsibilities include design/development of diagnostic test equipment and software, technical education and training programs, and technology innovations focused on Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Propulsion and Energy Management Systems. Dr. Quarto recently retired from General Motors Co. after 28 years with the last 16 years focused in Advanced Vehicle Development as an Engineering Group Manager for Advanced Powertrain Technology Systems / Global Aftermarket Engineering which included the development of control and diagnostics systems and service solutions for the Chevrolet Volt, Fuel Cell, Two-Mode Hybrid, Parallel Hybrid Truck (PHT), EV1 Electric Vehicle, S10 Electric Truck, and Alternative Fuel Systems Programs.