Electric Vehicles, Infrastructure, and the Battery: Change is Happening…Fast! – PART II
Wednesday, August 7 | 2:45 – 4:00 PM
Companies are focused on delivering electric vehicles for the mass market, yet much uncertainty remains. This session will examine the technology, business models and market drivers that may enable consumer acceptance of vehicle electrification.
Speakers:
Michael Berube
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy | U.S Department of Energy
Mary Gustanski
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer | Delphi Technologies
Robert A. Kruse, Jr.
Chief Technology Officer | Karma Automotive
Strategic Advisory Board XNRGI
Robert Kruse Jr.
Mr. Kruse is a battery and energy storage subject matter expert. Mr. Kruse is currently Chief Technology Officer Battery Operations at Karma Automotive and was previously CTO for Qoros Automotive in Shanghai China. Previously, Kruse lead the operation development for Sakti3 Inc. as Chief Operating Officer and Board Member. Sakti3 is commercializing solid-state battery technology simultaneously targeted at electric vehicles and consumer electronics and was ultimately acquired by Dyson. In 2010 he was appointed to the National Academy of Science Sub Committee on advanced battery technology. Prior to 2010 he had a long tenure at General Motors Corporation, Michigan and held many leadership roles including hybrid, electric vehicles & advanced technology batteries.
