The Electrifying Truth: The Impacts of Vehicle Electrification
Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (Eastern)

The number of electric vehicles is on the rise and so is the focus to reduce emissions. The implications are far-reaching, from challenges to the power grid and having enough charging stations to the economic impacts of long wait times at convenient store charging stations and a dwindling gas tax. Despite the advances in technology, electric vehicles continue to be more expensive than gas engine vehicles.This presentation will address several questions, including:

• Are EV’s actually better for the environment?
• What are the impacts to the electrical grid?
• Is the introduction of mass EV market-share attainable with generation resources?
• What are the societal and equity impacts?
• What are the impacts to fueling stations and convenience stores?
• What strategies can be deployed to ensure current infrastructure investments can support higher volumes of EV’s?
• How will vehicle fleets be impacted?

About the Presenter:Brian Marshall – Electric Vehicle Subject Matter Expert at Olsson. Brian attended the University of Missouri in Columbia where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. He brings 15+ years of mobility engineering and leadership experience in technologies including engine emission reduction, controls, vehicle automation and electric vehicle systems. Currently, he leads Olsson’s Electric Vehicle and zero emissions mobility services market where he works with clients on EV readiness, infrastructure planning, electric vehicle transition modeling and charging station deployment. With this rapidly evolving EV market, Brian keeps up on the latest legislation, funding and public sentiment surrounding sustainability. He is strong proponent for technology and just as importantly an advocate for technology that promotes a flourishing society.

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