12 September Dinner Event: Why Electric Vehicles (a two-part presentation)
Join us for Part Two of the engaging presentation "Why Electric Vehicles?" by Douglas Imberman, a Customer Success Manager at General Motors, at our PMI dinner event on September 12th, 2024.
In this second part, we will continue to explore the growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The presentation will delve deeper into 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. Douglas will further discuss leadership in the EV sector by examining the significant role of government initiatives, such as the EV Acceleration Challenge and EPA National Pollution Standards, in promoting the transition to electric vehicles.
Aligning with Strategic and Business Management, this part of the presentation will address the ongoing market challenges like charging infrastructure, range anxiety, and total cost of ownership that potential EV users face. It will also emphasize the long-term economic and environmental benefits of EVs, projecting annual savings of $100 billion and substantial reductions in carbon emissions by 2055. The session will conclude with an in-depth overview of EV charging infrastructure, covering home, workplace, and public charging options, different connector types, and charging speeds, providing a comprehensive understanding of the current and future landscape of electric vehicles.
Learning Objectives:
- Deepen your understanding of the different types of electric vehicles.
- Gain further insights into the government's role in EV adoption.
- Analyze ongoing market challenges and potential solutions.
- Assess the long-term economic and environmental benefits of EVs.
- Explore advanced aspects of 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
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