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Please join us for an engaging presentation "Why Electric Vehicles?" by Douglas Imberman, a Customer Success Manager at General Motors.  We will explore the growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).

This presentation will cover the different types of EVs, including Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), highlighting their unique features and benefits. The presentation touches on leadership by discussing the significant role of government initiatives, such as the EV Acceleration Challenge and EPA National Pollution Standards, in promoting the transition to electric vehicles. It also aligns with Strategic and Business Management by addressing the various market challenges like charging infrastructure, range anxiety, and total cost of ownership that potential EV users face. Additionally, it emphasizes the economic and environmental benefits of EVs, projecting annual savings of $100 billion and substantial reductions in carbon emissions by 2055. The presentation concludes with an overview of EV charging infrastructure, detailing home, workplace, and public charging options, different connector types, and charging speeds, thus providing a comprehensive understanding of the current and future landscape of electric vehicles.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the different types of electric vehicles.
• Recognize the government's role in EV adoption.
• Identify market challenges and solutions.
• Evaluate the economic and environmental benefits of EVs.
• Learn about EV charging infrastructure.

Speaker Details: Douglas Imberman

Douglas Imberman is a Customer Success Manager, V2X at General Motors. He has 25 years delivering Programs and Projects, including:

• Large Infrastructure Control Systems
• Remote & Unmanned vehicles
• Remote Monitoring & Diagnostics

Outside of work, Doug is an EV Enthusiast pursuing an MBA at Purdue