Future of Mobility

Nathan King and Tiya Gordon are co-founders of itselectric. Key topics in this conversation include: The unique challenges presented by EV adoption and EV charging in dense urban and suburban areas Charging for street parking Why Level 2 charging is now an implementation challenge rather than a technical challenge Designing aesthetically pleasing charger for an urban setting How itselectric is enabling EV charging at-scale without waiting for underlying infrastructure upgrades Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/itselectric itselectric Website itselectric Waitlist Nathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-l-king/ Tiya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiya-gordon-itselectric/ Nathan King - Co-Founder / CEO Nathan is an architect with a passion for sustainable cities. Over the last two decades, Nathan has designed and managed numerous large-scale and complex construction projects, with particular focus in New York City. Before co-founding itselectric, Nathan was the senior technical architect for SOM’s Health and Science practice, and led the team designing the new NY City Public Health Laboratory in Harlem. Tiya Gordon - Co-Founder / COO Tiya holds 20 years experience in leadership and design operations across a range of disciplines for some of the country’s top firms and institutions. Her work has received the industry’s top accolades, including The National Design Award from the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum; the Inaugural Cannes Gold Lion for Creative Data; the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival; and the designation of second most innovative design firm in the world by Fast Company. Her founding of itselectric is the first step in her refocusing the next 20 years of her career on projects waging war against the Climate Crisis. About itselectric itselectric is curbside EV charging specifically built for cities. For the millions of drivers who park their cars on the street. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

Bibhrajit Halder is the Founder & CEO of SafeAI, a leader in autonomous heavy equipment. Key topics in this conversation include: - Bibhrajit’s background in automated driving, starting with the DARPA Grand Challenge - Why heavy equipment presents a compelling application for automation - The best initial use cases for automation at mining and construction sites - How automating mining equipment is similar to on-road automated driving, and how it is different - The importance of optimizing machine operation at a site-level Links: ● Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/bibhrajithalder ● LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibhrajit/ ● SafeAI website: https://www.safeai.ai/ Bibhrajit’s Bio Bibhrajit Halder is the Founder & CEO of SafeAI, a leader in autonomous heavy equipment. He got his start in autonomy during the early aughts at the DARPA Grand Challenge, and went on to autonomous projects at Caterpillar, Ford, Faraday Future and Apple before founding SafeAI in 2017. Halder holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, and an MS in Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering from Ohio University. About SafeAI SafeAI is a global autonomous solutions provider for heavy equipment leaders focused on advancing modern industry. SafeAI retrofits heavy equipment for autonomous applications in mining and construction to serve a massive ecosystem of industry players with complex needs. SafeAI enables equipment owners to transform existing machines into self-operating robotic assets with aftermarket hardware, advanced, proprietary autonomous technology and a scalable framework for deployment. SafeAI is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA and has offices in Perth, Australia, Tokyo, Japan and Delhi, India. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

Ryan Green is the Co-Founder and CEO of Gridwise, an app for gig economy drivers to maximize their earnings and profitability. Key topics in this conversation include: The complexity of effectively planning a day as a gig economy driver, and how Gridwise helps Why Gridwise avoided the obvious path to monetization Doing the unscalable How Gridwise grew to over 200k active drivers in the US Making sense of data and Gridwise Analytics Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ryangreen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagreen/; https://www.linkedin.com/company/gridwise/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/gridwise_io Gridwise website - https://gridwise.io/ Gridwise app download - https://gridwise.io/download/?shortlink=5805445c&af_sub1=ToF&c=website&pid=Website&cta=free%20download Ryan’s Bio Ryan Green is the Co-Founder and CEO of Gridwise, an app for gig economy drivers to maximize their earnings and profitability. Since launching in 2017, Gridwise has raised $20.4M in funding, with their latest Series A raising $12.7M led by Crosslink Capital, Autotech Ventures, and others. With 200k+ active drivers nationwide, Gridwise empowers those in the gig economy through demand insights, activity tracking, and a marketplace of gig worker benefits. Before Gridwise, Ryan served as an active duty Naval Officer after graduating from the United States Naval Academy. Following his time in the military, he worked the FX trading desk at PNC, executing multi-million trades for clients. About Gridwise Launched in 2017, Gridwise is a rapidly growing platform that has developed a suite of gig mobility solutions that enable gig workers, cities, and enterprises to leverage the most powerful gig mobility data insights in the industry to empower their operations.  The Gridwise app is the leading business platform for gig economy drivers, helping them maximize their earnings and track their business performance all in one place. Their app is empowering 10% of all US drivers to run their business with unique gig demand insights, earnings and activity tracking, performance reporting, and a marketplace of gig worker benefits. Growing one of the largest gig-driver networks in the mobility industry has enabled Gridwise to amass the most comprehensive gig mobility dataset in the industry and capitalize on a $50B data-as-a-service opportunity through Gridwise Analytics. Gridwise is on its way to becoming the de facto operating platform for gig drivers and offer solutions that empower the entire ecosystem to improve the way people and goods move. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

Chris Helsel is Senior Vice President, Global Operations and Chief Technology Officer for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Key topics in this conversation include: How tires are designed to handle various conditions The evolving role of tires for automated and electric vehicles The pursuit of an airless tire Sustainability, and second (and third) lives for commercial vehicle tires Different demands for off-road, commercial vehicle, micro mobility, and aviation tires The importance of having both operations and technology innovation within Chris’s responsibilities Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/chrishelsel https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-helsel/?trk=organization-update_share-update_update-text https://www.goodyearventures.com/ https://www.goodyearsightline.com/ https://corporate.goodyear.com/us/en/responsibility.html Chris’s Bio Chris Helsel is Senior Vice President, Global Operations and Chief Technology Officer for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Mindful of the inflection point in mobility, Helsel and his team operate with duality, working to enhance Goodyear’s core tire product while innovating “beyond” tires to enable the evolution and future of movement. Applying this segregated but synced approach, Helsel is responsible for a global network of tire technology, innovation, research and product development operations, focused on creating industry-leading solutions for consumer, commercial and off-the-road vehicles, in addition to aviation and racing. About Goodyear Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

Leif Babin is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, co-author of #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, and co-founder of Echelon Front, where he serves as President/Chief Operating Officer, leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor. Key topics in this conversation include: Leif’s background as a SEAL officer and training program leader Extreme Ownership, and what it truly means to take ownership as a leader and as a team member How start-up teams should think about leading a rapidly growing organization How mobility leaders should think about decision making within a rapidly evolving ecosystem The Dichotomy of Leadership Iterative decision making and the indirect approach for influence Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/leifbabin Leif Intro: https://vimeo.com/257539593 Extreme Ownership: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-kyRZLE3hE&t=37s It’s not what you preach...: https://vimeo.com/174917673 Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Leif’s Bio Leif Babin is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, co-author of #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, and co-founder of Echelon Front, where he serves as President/Chief Operating Officer, leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Leif served thirteen years in the Navy, including nine in the SEAL Teams. As a SEAL platoon commander in SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, he planned and led major combat operations in the Battle of Ramadi that helped the “Ready First” Brigade of the US Army’s 1st Armored Division achieve victory. Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. Leif returned from combat and became the primary leadership instructor for all officers graduating from the SEAL training pipeline. There, he reshaped SEAL leadership training to better prepare the next generation of SEAL officers for the immense challenges of combat. During his last tour, Leif served as Operations Officer and Executive Officer at a SEAL Team where he again deployed to Iraq with a Special Operations Task Force. He is the recipient of the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and a Purple Heart. Upon his departure from active duty, Leif co-founded Echelon Front, a premier leadership consulting company that helps others build their own high-performance winning teams. About Echelon Front Echelon Front’s mission is to educate, train, mentor, and inspire LEADERS and organizations to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve total victory. Utilizing lessons learned and proven in combat, we help LEADERS develop the core ACTIONS and MINDSETS necessary to tackle issues including strategy, execution, safety and risk mitigation, mission planning, innovation, team building, and crisis management strategies, and cultural transformation. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

David Roberts is the CEO and President of Verra Mobility, the global leader in smart mobility technology. Key topics in this conversation include: What is meant by the term “smart mobility” How smart solutions can make transportation safer, more effective, and more accessible The three primary areas that Verra serves: government, commercial and fleet, and parking solutions Why past smart mobility implementations have failed, and how we can learn from these experiences How David’s mindset around leadership has evolved over time Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/davidroberts https://www.verramobility.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrobertsvrrm/ David’s Bio David Roberts is the CEO and President of Verra Mobility, the global leader in smart mobility technology. He came to Verra Mobility in August 2014 as Chief Operating Officer bringing 25+ years of management experience to the company. Prior to Verra Mobility, David was the President and Chief Executive Officer of BillingTree, a multi-channel electronic payment platform company. About Verra Mobility Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a global leader in smart mobility technology. Verra Mobility’s technology seamlessly connects people, technology and data across the smart mobility ecosystem, making transportation safer, smarter and more connected. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

Graham Doorley is CEO of Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies (Solo AVT), who is revolutionizing the freight transportation industry by bringing to market the first clean-sheet, battery-electric heavy truck. Key topics in this conversation include: Why Graham wanted to create Solo AVT The potential for a 500+ mile battery electric truck The complexity of adding automated driving to a conventional trucking platform The benefit of building an electrified trucking platform from scratch Solo AVT’s vision for the future Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/grahamdoorley https://soloavt.com/ https://twitter.com/SoloAVT https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamdoorley/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/solo-avt/ Graham’s Bio Graham Doorley is a life-long car enthusiast and an entrepreneurial engineer with experience working at future-looking transportation startups like Tesla and Waymo. Graham has eight years of experience as a senior engineer for self-driving systems as part of both Google’s self-driving car program and then at Waymo. While at Waymo, Graham was a project lead on the self-driving truck project, starting it with a small inhouse team before it grew into the Waymo Via platform. At Tesla, Graham was responsible for the design, engineering, production, and sourcing of the entire front and rear suspension of the ground-breaking Model S. About Solo AVT Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies (Solo AVT) is revolutionizing the freight transportation industry by bringing to market the first clean-sheet, battery-electric heavy truck to truly decarbonize the future of freight. Boasting over 500 miles of range as an all-electric vehicle, compatible with any autonomous driving software, and offered via a Truck-as-a-Service model, Solo AVT’s hardware and software solutions are designed to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety. Solo AVT was founded in 2021, built by alumni from Waymo, Tesla, BMW, Ford, Faraday Futures, Rivian, and more, and backed by leading investors including Trucks VC, Maniv Mobility, and Wireframe Ventures. Follow @SoloAVT on Twitter and LinkedIn. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

James Breyer is co-founder and CEO of Hercules Electric Mobility. Key topics in this conversation include: The importance of decarbonizing marine applications Modular propulsion system architectures for recreational vehicles Hercules’s business model and path to commercialization Safety and charging for electric boats James’s experience leading and pivoting Hercules through the pandemic Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/jamesbreyer www.Hercules-Marine.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/40708109/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbreyer/ James’s Bio James Breyer founded Hercules in December 2018 with the goal of changing how electric mobility is created, utilizing existing capacity and industrial knowledge to create premium electric vehicles, bringing them to market very quickly. James has extensive experience at major automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers in the areas electrification and fuel cells. Prior to founding Hercules, he was Chief Technical Officer at XL Fleet Electrification and held numerous leadership positions, including Director of Advanced Engineering & New Technologies in Electrification, at Ficosa. He was the Lead Development Engineer at General Motors, launching the Chevy Volt and Spark EV. While at Ford Research he was Lead Engineer and was instrumental in the development and launch of the Fuel-Cell Focus. James holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Detroit Mercy and an MBA from Regis University in Denver. About Hercules Hercules Electric Mobility is bringing advanced electric propulsion technology to the recreational boating industry. With our efficient design, we offer boat builders freedom to seamlessly integrate the Hercules eDrive system into their existing configurations taking up significantly less space than traditional gas or diesel engines. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

Kevin Mull is Director of Strategy, Planning and Business Development, Mobility Solutions - Americas at Robert Bosch LLC and is a co-founder of the Detroit Smart Parking Lab. Key topics in this conversation include: How the Detroit Smart Parking Lab is helping to advance mobility The complexity of automated parking from a business model perspective Potential use cases and downstream benefits of automated parking Bosch’s plan for NAIAS 2022 Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/KevinMull https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mull-82495312/ https://www.acmwillowrun.org/detroitsmartparkinglab/ https://www.bosch-mobility-solutions.com/en/ Kevin’s Bio Kevin Mull is Director of Strategy, Planning and Business Development, Mobility Solutions - Americas at Robert Bosch LLC. In this role, Mull is responsible for regional strategy development and execution, business planning, and business development activities including new account development within the region. His role also includes mobility start-up engagement and partner activities with other business incubation and acceleration entities. In this role, Mull is also a co-founder of the Detroit Smart Parking Lab. Since joining Bosch in 1992, Mull has held numerous leadership positions within the Automotive Aftermarket division. His previous position, beginning in 2013, was leader of the Connected Cloud Services business portfolio in North America, including sales and marketing, product management, engineering and operations. Prior to that, he started and led the EV Charging Infrastructure business, and has held various other business development and general management roles in both OEM and independent aftermarket business units that focused on vehicle diagnostic, service and training products, solutions and services. Mull earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA. He lives in the City of Detroit and is an active volunteer in Special Olympics MI and Big Brothers Big Sisters Detroit. About Bosch The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 402,600 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2021). The company generated sales of 78.7 billion euros in 2021. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT provider, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, Industry 4.0, and connected mobility. Bosch is pursuing a vision of mobility that is sustainable, safe, and exciting.  Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

Kent Robinson has product management responsibilities for Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) fleet, truck stop, DEF, and alternative fuel dispensers in North America. Key topics in this conversation include: Fueling for liquid fuels, including diesel and gasoline The complexity of fuel dispensing for gaseous fuels, including hydrogen Considerations for liquid hydrogen Payment processing, security, and user interface for fuel dispensers Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/KentRobinson https://www.doverfuelingsolutions.com/ Kent’s Bio Kent Robinson has over 35 years of experience in the fuel dispenser and control systems industry with an emphasis on fleet, high speed fueling, and alternative fuel applications. During this time, he has been involved in the development and launch of over 20 new products and shares three patents. His expertise includes product development, customer support, and communications. Currently, Kent has product management responsibilities for Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) fleet, truck stop, DEF, and alternative fuel dispensers in North America. About Dover Fueling Solutions Dover Fueling Solutions ("DFS"), part of Dover Corporation, comprises the product brands of ClearView, Fairbanks, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ProGauge, Tokheim, and Wayne Fueling Systems, and delivers advanced fuel dispensing equipment, electronic systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wetstock management solutions to customers worldwide. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, DFS has a significant manufacturing presence around the world, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, United Kingdom and the United States. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

Grace Donnelly is an Atlanta-based journalist covering climate technology for Morning Brew’s Emerging Tech Brew newsl Key topics in this conversation include: Infrastructure for electrified vehicles and hydrogen Supply chain challenges for EVs Carbon capture technologies, including the difference between carbon removal and direct air capture How to objectively choose and cover topics in the emotionally-charged climate tech space Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/GraceDonnelly Emerging Tech Brew’s free and virtual summit on September 29th: The Virtual Emerging Tech Brew Summit: The Next Decade of Tech Subscribe to Emerging Tech Brew: https://www.emergingtechbrew.com/ Grace’s contributor page: https://www.emergingtechbrew.com/contributor/GraceDonnelly Grace’s Twitter profile (@gddonnelly22): https://twitter.com/gddonnelly22 Grace Donnelly Grace Donnelly is an Atlanta-based journalist covering climate technology for Morning Brew’s Emerging Tech Brew newsletter. She writes about the tech innovations enabling decarbonization in the transportation sector as well as the clean energy transition and greenhouse-gas emissions reductions for Emerging Tech Brew's 450,000+ subscribers. Previously, Grace worked as a staff writer at the Atlanta Business Chronicle covering transportation issues in the metro area including public transit, electric vehicles, logistics, and supply chain innovation. Before that, she was an associate editor for Fortune Magazine in New York City. Grace completed her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. About Morning Brew Morning Brew is a media company providing approachable, digestible business news and insights through newsletters, podcasts, social media, events, and education programs. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

Todd Rome is CEO of Moke America. Key topics in this conversation include: The reinvention of the Moke The potential for electric low speed vehicles What Todd learned building Blue Star Jets Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ToddRome www.MokeAmerica.com https://www.instagram.com/mokeamerica/ Todd Rome As a longtime luxury transportation entrepreneur, Todd Rome revolutionized private aviation with Blue Star Jets in the year 2001 by bringing a new concept to the way businesses and families traveled. He was one of the first entrepreneurs to charter luxury planes before the jet-for-hire business had been established. In 2016, Rome turned his vision to innovating the electric car industry with Moke America.“I first fell in love with the Moke from my vacations to St.Barts,” he says. “After selling Blue Star Jets, it seemed like the right time to start another adventure-and the Moke was the perfect vehicle to embark upon a new journey with. I founded Moke America with the idea of, literally reinventing the wheel. The classic Moke, which was originally from Great Britain, had numerous problems but had an unbelievable look and feel and defined the word cool. The Moke touched cultural points from surf culture to Brigitte Bardot and many other celebrities like The Beach Boys and James Bond.” Today, Moke America dominates the Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) market in North America, bringing electric technology to a heritage car brand. With over4,000 vehicles sold and a nationwide dealer network, Moke America is set up for exponential growth for many years to come. “We took a 20th-century collectible car and reinvented it with 21st-centurygreen-friendly electric power,” Rome describes. “Even better, all the cars are built in Sarasota, FL. We also have a lot of celebrity fans of the brand including the Kardashian/Jenner family, Martha Stewart, Katherine McPhee and Jay Leno, among others.”Moke America also has an exclusive partnership with EON to produce special edition 007 Mokes, which celebrates the four James Bond movies the Moke was in. Todd Rome resides in New York City and Sag Harbor with his family. About Moke America The Moke is back, baby! The throwback classic cruiser from the ‘60s, which was beloved by stars and socialites such as Brigitte Bardot, Cher, the Beach Boys, Princess Margaret and Jacqueline Onassis, has been reinvented by Moke America. Electric, street legal and versatile, Moke America runs on good vibes and electric power. Plug it in for 40 miles of fun, from the beach and golf course to the farmer’s market and city streets. Moke America reaches a top speed of 25 mph, allowing it for use on city streets with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less. Customizable in one of 12 rainbow bright colors (+camo), this bespoke Moke turns heads and lights up Instagram feeds. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

Tim Slusser serves as the Chief of Mobility Innovation, leading the City of Detroit’s Office of Mobility Innovation Key topics in this conversation include: The objective of the Office of Mobility Innovation Why we need to move beyond technology pilots Deploying sustainable business cases for innovative technology Prioritizing problems to solve and solutions to deploy Why Detroit is the place to be for mobility innovation Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/TimSlusser https://www.linkedin.com/in/timslusser/ Tim’s Bio Tim Slusser serves as the Chief of Mobility Innovation, leading the City of Detroit’s Office of Mobility Innovation. In this role, Tim works to direct the development of public-private partnerships and inform policies related to various mobility initiatives and deployments. He is an accomplished technology strategist and program manager with more than 14 years of business and economic development experience. His accomplishments include attracting the first $6 billion dollars of electric vehicle and energy storage investments in Michigan in 2009. About The City of Detroit’s Office of Mobility Innovation The City of Detroit’s Office of Mobility Innovation (OMI) exists to help the City of Detroit navigate the rapidly changing transportation and mobility industries. This includes working across city departments to coordinate cleaner, more accessible, and more equitable mobility solutions for residents and visitors. OMI collaborates with industry, academia, philanthropy, and local, state and federal government. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

Cormac Martin is Project Director for MOVE America. With Future of Mobility being the Lead Podcast Partner for MOVE America, I wanted to sit with Cormac to discuss: The objective of the show How MOVE's approach to sustainability aligns with my own perspective How the event was design What attendees should expect (besides seeing me moderate a panel :) )  Links: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/move-america/index.stm https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/move-america/tickets.stm Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

Derek Caveney is a senior executive engineer in the Integrated Vehicle Systems (IVS) division at Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) R&D in Ann Arbor, Michigan Key topics in this conversation include: The differences between ADAS and ADS systems optimized for convenience vs. optimized for safety How to develop ADAS and ADS systems with safety as the priority Toyota’s Teammate system The possibility to customize ADAS and ADS systems for specific drivers How ADAS and ADS systems can improve fuel economy and sustainability Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/DerekCaveney Toyota IVS Page: Integrated Vehicle Systems (IVS) - AMRD (toyota.com) Toyota AMRD Site: AMRD Home - AMRD (toyota.com) Derek’s Bio Derek Caveney is a senior executive engineer in the Integrated Vehicle Systems (IVS) division at Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) R&D in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he supports the global development of automated and connected driving technologies for safety, comfort and fuel-efficiency applications. He joined Toyota in 2005 as a senior research scientist. Caveney has been a member of the Society of Automotive Engineering since 2007 and represents Toyota at the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium under SAE-ITC. In 2020, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed him to serve a three-year term on the Council on Future Mobility and Electrification. He received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Applied Mathematics from Queen’s University, Kingston, in Canada, in 1999 and a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2001 and 2004, respectively. About Toyota Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships. Toyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 32 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, a quarter of the company’s 2021 U.S. sales were electrified. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

Dr. Gorazd Gotovac, CTO of Elaphe Propulsion Technologies, is a physicist who holds a PhD in electrical engineering and is a winner of several awards in business plan competitions Key topics in this conversation include: The potential of in-wheel motors Why distributed drive EVs haven’t taken off at-scale yet How Elaphe’s technology overcome the typical challenges associated with in-wheel motors Elaphe’s partnerships with Aptera and Lightyear Innovator’s Dilemma and Crossing the Chasm Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/GorazdGotovac https://www.linkedin.com/in/gorazdgotovac/ https://in-wheel.com/en/news/aptera-and-elaphe-ink-deal-for-scale-production Elaphe is hiring, see open positions here https://in-wheel.com/en/careers/ Gorazd’s Bio Dr. Gorazd Gotovac, CTO of Elaphe Propulsion Technologies, is a physicist who holds a PhD in electrical engineering and is a winner of several awards in business plan competitions. Within his role as the CTO, Dr. Gotovac heads the shaping and implementation of Elaphe’s development roadmap. As a part of the management team, he is also active in all business development activities and strategic decisions. Market knowledge, a general physics background and a specialization in the field of electromagnetics and heat transfer allow him to perform informed decision-making based on a holistic approach to electric propulsion, while continually being involved in a variety of R&D activities to provide fresh insight in the development status and challenges that arise. He is also a member of the first generation of Y-TILI (Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative), a European delegation of entrepreneurs selected by the US Department of State, and the 2018 recipient of the Rising Star in Automotive award in the field of electrification. Elaphe Overview Elaphe Propulsion Technologies Ltd. is a leading EU-based developer and manufacturer of disruptive in-wheel electric propulsion systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, such as LEVs, passenger cars of all segments, and public transportation. Elaphe off-the-shelf or custom-developed motors, combined with advanced power electronics and multiple-wheel control systems, present the simplest platform for the electric vehicles of tomorrow. Patented and innovative electromagnetic and mechanical designs for in-wheel propulsion enable Elaphe products to boast market-leading specific torque, compact design, modularity, and use of standard brake and bearings for in-wheel propulsion systems. The Elaphe distributed propulsion architecture is the ultimate propulsion platform for connected and automated vehicles, bringing new opportunities to mobility and transportation. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

Fedor Antonov Fedor is the CEO and co-founder of Anisoprint, a Luxembourg-based startup that develops and manufactures 3D printers for producing carbon fiber reinforced composites. Key topics in this conversation include: Why composites haven’t lived up to their potential for mobility applications Structural design in nature Specific strength and space elevators What it takes to fully utilize the benefits of composite materials, starting with design Anisoprint’s Continuous Fiber Coextrusion technology in their 3D printers Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/FedorAntonov https://www.linkedin.com/in/fedor-antonov/ https://anisoprint.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/anisoprint/ Fedor Antonov - Bio Fedor Antonov Fedor is the CEO and co-founder of Anisoprint, a Luxembourg-based startup that develops and manufactures 3D printers for producing carbon fiber reinforced composites. He holds a Ph.D. in Fundamental Mechanics and has authored 16 scientific publications and 5 patents. Fedor is a former research fellow in the Institute of Mechanics at Moscow State University, and former Research Scientist for the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology. He is both a scientist by heart but also a visionary thinker and passionate about the future of manufacturing. Fedor brings over a decade of academic and industrial experience in design and optimization of composites. Anisoprint – Company description Anisoprint is a deep tech startup and the only 3D printing OEM based in Luxembourg today. We’ve developed 3D printers, materials (carbon, basalt) and software for manufacturing anisoprinted composite parts: stronger, lighter and cheaper than metal or non-optimized composites. Our patented Continuous Fiber Coextrusion (CFC) technology is used in aerospace, engineering, mobility, and many other areas to produce functional parts while cutting costs and increasing productivity. Anisoprinted parts are incredibly strong can actually replace metal parts in some applications. Anisoprinting is already applied at BMW, Schunk Carbon Technology, Airbus, Brightlands Materials Center, Technical University of Munich, Bauhaus, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, etc. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

Neha Palmer is the CEO and co-founder of Terawatt Infrastructure, a company that’s focused on scaling commercial EV charging infrastructure across the U.S. Key topics in this conversation include: The biggest challenges that need to be overcome while scaling commercial EV charging Neha’s learnings from her previous role as Head of Energy Strategy at Google The complexity of integrated renewables into the grid How to design a reliable and sustainable charging hub Commons misconceptions about charging networks Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/NehaPalmer https://www.linkedin.com/in/neha-palmer/ www.terawattinfrastructure.com Neha's bio: Neha Palmer is the CEO and co-founder of Terawatt Infrastructure, a company that’s focused on scaling commercial EV charging infrastructure across the U.S. Neha previously served at the Head of Energy Strategy at Google where she led the development of electric infrastructure and electricity procurement for the global data center fleet, helping to make Google the first company of its size to achieve 100% renewable energy for operations. Previously, Neha held leadership roles at Pacific Gas and Electric, and worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs. Neha holds an MBA in Finance from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. About Terawatt TeraWatt Infrastructure provides permanent, durable solutions for the future of fleet transportation. The company designs, operates and owns electric vehicle charging hubs for fleet operations leveraging a robust combination of property assets, financing capabilities and deep energy expertise. With a business model based on well-established economics of renewable energy project development and a proven real estate strategy, Terawatt was founded, in the absence of anything like it, to be the nation’s reliable, long-term partner in the inevitable transition to all-electric transportation. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

Alex co-founded Embark and serves as Chief Executive Officer Key topics in this conversation include: Alex’s path to co-founding Embark Why they chose to focus on trucking automation as the first application for self-driving technology How Alex thinks about competition Why Embark is taking the “iPod approach” instead of the “iPhone approach,” and initially focusing on the sunny areas in the US Automated laundry folding and house construction Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/AlexRodrigues https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodriguesalex/ https://embarktrucks.com/ Inaugural NHTSA ADS Crash Data Release Shows Embark With Perfect Safety Record Embark Partners with Texas Law Enforcement Agency, Marking Key Progress on Emergency Vehicle Interaction Technology Embark Trucks Completes Industry-First Autonomous Testing in Winter Conditions Alex’s Bio: Alex co-founded Embark and serves as Chief Executive Officer. Upon closing of Embark’s SPAC merger with Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp II, Alex became the youngest CEO of a publicly traded company. Alex started building robots at age 11. As a middle schooler, he won a world robotics championship competing against high school teams. While studying at the University of Waterloo, Alex and co-founder Brandon Moak built Canada’s first self-driving vehicle, a golf cart named “Marvin” that was used to take guests on tours of the campus. Alex is a Thiel Fellowship recipient and was accepted into Silicon Valley’s premier startup incubator Y-Combinator, where he launched Embark. About Embark: Embark is an autonomous vehicle company building software for carriers to enable autonomous trucks within their fleets. We’re on a mission to build a world where consumers pay less for the things they need, drivers stay close to the homes they cherish, and roads are safer for the people we love. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.

Special episode this week, focused on my move to Edison Manufacturing and Engineering and why I believe that low volume manufacturing is a critical problem that needs to be solved to enable the companies creating the safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible transportation ecosystem of tomorrow. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.