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Department of Energy’s Michael Berube on the push toward decarbonizing transportation Jun 11, 2023

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The deputy assistant secretary provides a status report on the DOE’s Hydrogen Hub initiative, the role of the national laboratories in researching new battery technology and progress toward electrification across America.

Joby Aviation’s Eric Allison foresees air mobility taking off in 2025 Jun 04, 2023

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The head of product at the eVTOL startup breaks down the FAA certification process, discusses the company’s partnerships with Delta Air Lines and Uber, and explains how Toyota, a key investor, has imprinted its culture onto Joby’s plans to scale.

Zoox’s Amanda Prescott on the regulatory road ahead for robotaxis May 28, 2023

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The vice president of homologation, vehicle safety and feature integration at Zoox describes the process the company used for self-certifying that its robotaxi conforms with federal standards and the status of the company’s self-driving deployments.

Beth Osborne explains how U.S. roads became 'Dangerous By Design' May 21, 2023

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The vice president of transportation at Smart Growth America explores the role car-centric infrastructure plays in a growing traffic-fatality crisis, and how drivers are often blamed for errors that would be prevented by better design.

Blink Charging’s Brendan Jones on building a reliable charger network May 14, 2023

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The president and CEO of Blink Charging discusses his company’s new contract with the U.S. Postal Service, his time spent launching the Nissan Leaf and global charging needs in an age of electrification.

Daimler’s John O’Leary and Nikola CEO Michael Lohscheller at ACT Expo May 07, 2023

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John O’Leary, Daimler Truck North America’s CEO, and Michael Lohscheller, Nikola’s CEO, both spoke to Automotive News at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Anaheim. They discuss charging and fueling infrastructure challenges, the role of hydrogen in long-haul trucking and competition in the industry.

Mike Ramsey on the emerging business model reshaping the auto industry Apr 30, 2023

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The VP for automotive and smart mobility at research firm Gartner discusses how new functions-as-a-service business models and a Right To Repair Law are changing the way everyone thinks about car ownership.

Joseph Vellone on how EV drivers and utilities can make the most of the electrical grid Apr 23, 2023

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Joseph Vellone, the head of North America at ev.energy, explains how smart charging can help reduce strain on the electrical grid. He says different regional utilities face different challenges, including weather and grid capabilities.

Jodi Searl on what EV customers are missing at the dealership Apr 16, 2023

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Jodi Searl, the vice president of industry solutions and client value for automotive at Medallia offers her advice for meeting the needs of customers looking at electric vehicles. She says there are reams of driver data that can inform companies, and EV drivers have a particular set of needs.

Shira Sarid-Hausirer on surprising security vulnerabilities for electric vehicles Apr 09, 2023

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Upstream Security’s Vice President of Marketing evaluates automakers’ commitment to fighting cybersecurity threats and the double-edged sword of connectivity. White-hat hackers, she says, are playing an important role in rooting out threats.

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