Beia Spiller is an industry expert in the transportation space and the Director of Transportation for Resources for the Future.
We discuss the transition from diesel to electric for heavy-duty and medium vehicles. We delve into the importance of communication between companies purchasing electric fleets and electric companies, as well as the manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries with rare earth metals like lithium.
We examine the challenges and issues surrounding lithium extraction, including the impact on human rights in the countries where it is mined.
Join us as we explore the exciting developments and hopeful future of electric vehicles in the transportation industry.
Don't miss out on this informative and thought-provoking conversation.
Chapters 0:00 - Electrifying Fleets 1:16 - Resources for the Future Intro 2:27 - Leveraging electricity tariffs 4:49 - Impacts of a fleet on the grid 8:32 - Electric Transition issues 12:29 - NEVI Fund 16:27 - Early adoption will look very different 18:19 - Other options besides Battery EV? 24:50 - Benefits of EV 26:37 - Goals for next 6 months 29:54 - Technological innovation 33:12 - Transition is worth it 34:11 - Reach out to Beia: Website or LinkedIn
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