Lessons Learned From The Front Lines of Electric Fleets
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Everyone is talking about "fleet electrification" in 2021, but the state of play is very complex. How do leading corporate and city fleet managers make EV buying decisions and deploy charging infrastructure for various vehicle types across campuses and cities? Hear from fleet pioneers that moved early in the market and learned valuable lessons along the way.
In the ideal electric future, electric vehicles would plug into the grid and use dynamic software to help make the grid more resilient and smart. The reality is that the details of vehicle-grid integration are only just emerging, and the dream of "vehicle-to-grid" technology is a ways off. These experts will explore what it will take to move from vision to reality.
As electric vehicle adoption surges, the rollout needs to be accessible to all, not just wealthy, early-adopter homeowners. What steps are needed to ensure that the EV revolution will include all types of communities?
Electrifying everything means we need new, big ideas — in finance, technology and policy. Join this fast-paced session of microtalks featuring promising technologies and provocative ideas that could change the future of electrification.
Moving Beyond Pilots: How to Scale EV Infrastructure
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2021 is the year that companies and organizations will move beyond EV charging pilots and begin to deploy charging infrastructure at scale. Federal, state and local policies are helping drive this acceleration as is the surge in new electric vehicle models. But challenges remain when it comes to charging business models, including lack of interoperability and customer ease of use.
The Future of Batteries When Everything's Electric
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Mass adoption of electric vehicles and clean energy will rely on low-cost, reliable energy storage. The cost of lithium-ion batteries has dropped dramatically in recent years, but new battery innovations will be required to help reduce battery costs even more. What are the batteries we need today and tomorrow to electrify everything?
Last-mile delivery vans are rapidly electrifying, while electric regional hauling trucks are showing promise. How do logistics operators and customers make sustainable transport decisions, and what are the unique opportunities and challenges of using electric vehicles for logistics and delivery?
How Does Green Hydrogen Fit into Electrifying Everything?
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Not all industrial processes have market-ready electrification options. Green hydrogen could fill those gaps. How close are we to scaling green hydrogen, and what will it mean for industry, transportation and the grid? Our experts offer insights.
