Permit Approved: Cities Leading the Electric Car Revolution
Thursday, April 29
10-11:15 a.m. (PDT)

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California is leading the way toward a massive transformation to electric cars and City and Counties are critical to accelerating the momentum.  When Cities and Counties adopt policies that streamline the process to install electric vehicle charging, everyone wins.  Widespread charging stations are a necessity to reduce range anxiety and to give Californians the confidence they need to purchase an electric car.

At this webinar we will showcase the video that Veloz and GO-Biz produced called Clearing the Path to Permitting Charging Stations – AB1236 that educates city and county officials about AB 1236 and the importance of permit streamlining in their region. You will also hear an exciting conversation moderated by Sara Rafalson, Vice-President, Market Development and Public Policy with EVgo and Matt Nelson, Director of Government Affairs with Electrify America with the following panelists:

• Assemblymember David Chiu, 17th Assembly District
  Lead Author of AB 1236 (2015) Permit Streamlining Bill
• Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz)
  Kielan Rathjen, Special Advisor
• California Energy Commission
  Brian Fauble, Energy Commission Specialist II
• City of Richmond
  Denee Evans, Transportation Demand and Sustainability Project Manager
• Tuolumne County
  Cole Przybyla, Director of Innovation & Business Assistance
• City of West Hollywood
  Robyn Eason, Senior Sustainability Planner

Jump on Board: How Electrifying Rideshare Helps Meet California’s Zero Emission Vehicle Goals

Thursday, April 1
10-11 a.m. (PDT)

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When you jump in an electric rideshare, you may be jumping on board your first electric vehicle.  Rideshare networks not only introduce EV’s to the general population but, can also help drivers adopt their first EV.

As we look out toward the 2035 zero emission vehicle goals, what is the role of rideshare companies and how are they supporting drivers go electric?  Join our next webinar and talk with rideshare companies, equity advocates, public agencies, academia, and a rideshare driver to identify actions that support drivers of all income levels to go electric to meet California’s climate, air quality, and racial equity goals as well as the driver’s financial goals. Speakers for this one hour webinar include:

• Sam Arons, Director of Sustainability, Lyft
• Shin-pei Tsay, Global Head of Cities and Transportation Policy, Uber
• Terry Travis, Managing Partner, EVNoire
• Jim Pyatt, Modesto-based Chevy Bolt Uber driver
• Joshua Cunningham, Chief, Advanced Clean Cars Branch, Sustainable Transportation and Communities Division, California Air Resources Board
• Mollie Cohen D’Agostino, Policy Director, 3 Revolutions Future Mobility Program, Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis Policy Institute for Energy, the Environment, and the Economy

California Leadership: 100% Zero-Emissions for New Cars and Trucks by 2035
Thursday, January 21

• California Air Resources Board
  Analisa Bevan, Assistant Division Chief, Sustainable Transportation and Communities Division
• Ford Motor Company
  Cynthia Williams, Global Director, Sustainability, Homologation & Compliance
• General Motors
  Michael Maten, Manager, Energy, Environment, and Electrification Policy
• Enel X
  David Schlosberg, VP, Energy Market Operations
• Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
  Nancy Sutley, Senior Assistant General Manager of External and Regulatory Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer
• Lyft
  Sam Arons, Director of Sustainability

From Zero Emissions to Zero Regrets – A Conversation with Mary Nichols
Tuesday, December 15

Join us for a one-hour conversation with Mary as she reflects on her life, career, transportation electrification and what’s coming next as she leaves her current role at the California Air Resources Board. Mary’s career has untold stories and tons of insights that our co-moderators Josh Boone, Executive Director of Veloz and Morry Cater, Founding Principal of Cater Communications will uncover and share with attendees.

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Batteries:  Creating Sustainable Practices from Mine to Wheel and Beyond
October 29, 2020

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Electric car batteries are dependent on critical mineral commodities such as cobalt, graphite, lithium, and manganese that are located in underdeveloped countries where labor and environmental regulations are weak. This webinar will explore how mining and supply chain practices can be more sustainable (less environmentally damaging and more respectful of communities) along with what happens after the battery is used in an electric car.

Our panelists included:

• Jennifer Krill, Executive Director, Earthworks
• Ethan Elkind, Director, Climate Program, Center for Law, Energy & the Environment, UC Berkeley School of Law
• Alex Grant, Principal, Jade Cove Partners
• Rachael Nealer, Transportation Chief of Staff, Department of Energy
• Claudia Becker, Senior Expert, Sustainability, BMW Group
• Hanjiro Ambrose, California Air Resources Board

Plug In & Pay: Making Electric Car Charging More Convenient
August 25, 2020

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Our panelists included:

• California Air Resources Board
  Stephanie Palmer, Air Resources Engineer – See presentation slides
• Electrify America
  Philipp Retsch, Manager Charging Technology – See presentation slides
• Hubject
  Bart Sidles, Senior Director of Corporate and Business Development – See presentation slides
• Ford Motor Company
  Matt Stover, Team Edison, Director of Business Development/EV Services – See presentation slides
• Plug In America
  Jay Friedland, Senior Policy Advisor – See presentation slides
  • See Plug In America factsheet
• Better World Group
  Lys Mendez, Communications Strategist – See presentation slides

ELECTRIC CARS: The Critical Role of Regional Partnerships co-hosted with Forth
July 9, 2020

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Jointly hosted by Forth to discuss the critical role regional partnerships play in transportation electrification. Our co-host and panelists included:

• Forth (co-host)
  Zach Henkin, Deputy Director
• UC Davis, Plug-In Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Research Center, Institute of Transportation Studies
  Gil Tal, Research Director
• eSource
  Ryan Odell, Lead Analyst
• Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM)
  Sarah McKearnan, Senior Policy Advisor
• United Kingdom Department for Transport, Office of Low Emissions
  Susie Seldon, Government head of the Go Ultra Low campaign
• Coast to Coast Smart eMobility
  Ellen Hiep, CEO HiePRactief, official partner

COVID-19 and Changing Business Models
May 26, 2020

February 6, 2020

Roadmap 2.0 LACI
A Call to Action: LA’s Zero Emissions 2028 Roadmap-and You!

• Matt Petersen, President and CEO and Michelle Kinman, Director of Transportation, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)
• Lauren Faber O’Connor, Chief Sustainability Officer, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
• Sydney Vergis, Assistant Division Chief, Mobile Source Control Division, California Air Resources Board
• Spencer Reeder, Director of Government Affairs, Audi

December 3, 2019

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (PDT)
Buses and Trucks: How Electrification of Medium/Heavy Duty Vehicles is Poised to Move the Needle

Participants and Presentations:

October 3, 2019

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (PDT)
Power Players: Women Leading Transportation Electrification

Participants:

• Ashley Horvat, Vice President, Public & Private Partnerships, Greenlots (co-moderator)
• Analisa Bevan, Assistant Division Chief, Sustainable Transportation and Communities Division, California Air Resources Board
• Kelly Helfrich, Manager, Electric Vehicle Charging and Infrastructure, GM
• Lisa Arellanes, Senior Manager, Business Development & Partnerships, Transportation Electrification, Southern California Edison
• Fabiola Lao, Senior Equity Policy Manager, Center for Sustainable Energy

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July 30, 2019
Electric For All: Bringing Electric Mobility to Communities Across California

Participants:

• Orson Aguilar, President, The Greenlining Institute (co-moderator)
• Zach Franklin, Chief Strategy Officer, Transportation Equity Programs, Grid Alternatives (view presentation)
• Lourdes Cordova Martinez, Senior Public Affairs Manager, South Coast Air Quality Management District (view presentation)
• Derek Steele, Health Equity Program Director, Social Justice Learning Institute (view presentation)
• Mayor Rey León, Executive Director, The LEAP Institute (view video)

April 18, 2019

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PST)
Fuel Cell Electric Cars: Hear the Latest on Cars, Fueling Stations and More

Please join us on Thursday, April 18 at 10 a.m. (PDT) for a 75-minute webinar about fuel cell electric cars and fueling.

Participants:

• Bill Elrick, Executive Director, California Fuel Cell Partnership (co-moderator) (View Presentation)
• Dr. Andrew Martinez, Staff Air Resources Engineer, California Air Resources Board (View Presentation)
• Dr. Shane Stephens, Founder and Chief Development Officer, First Element Fuel (View Presentation)
• Dr. Wayne Leighty, Hydrogen Business Development Manager, North America, Shell New Energies (No Presentation)
• Stephen Ellis, Manager, Fuel Cell Vehicle Marketing, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (View Presentation)

February 7, 2019

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (PST)
California Leadership: Hear from State Representatives on What’s Next for Electric Cars

Participants:

• Tyson Eckerle, Deputy Director, ZEV Infrastructure, GO-Biz (co-moderator) (View Presentation)
• Carrie Sisto, Regulatory Analyst, California Public Utilities Commission (View Presentation)
• Ryan McCarthy, Science and Technology Policy Advisor, California Air Resources Board (View Presentation)
• Kevin Barker, Deputy Director Fuels and Transportation Division, California Energy Commission (View Presentation)

December 6, 2018

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PST)
‘Tis the season to go electric. Hear how San Diego, Los Angeles, and the Central Valley encourage electric cars.

Participants:

• Jacques Chirazi, Business Development Manager, City of San Diego (View Presentation)
• Michael Samulon, Senior Policy Analyst, Sustainability, Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (View Presentation)
• Colette Kincaid, Senior Air Quality Specialist and Dante Sanson, Air Quality Specialist II, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (View Presentation)

October 23, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PDT)
Don’t be Haunted by the Lack of Electric Cars. Hear What San Francisco and Sacramento are doing to meet their electric car goals

Participants:

• Jennifer Venema, Sustainability Manager, City of Sacramento (View Presentation)
• Jessie Denver, Manager, Distributed Energy Resources Program, San Francisco Department of the Environment (View Presentation)

October 11, 2018
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. (PDT)
Hear from Electrify America on their Cycle 2 Investment Plan

• Rich Steinberg, Senior Director of Marketing, Communications and Green Cities
• Matthew Nelson, Director of Government Affairs

August 30, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PDT)
Topic:  What Drivers Need in a DCFC Network

Participants:

• EVgo, Executive Vice President of Business Development, Julie Blunden (View Presentation)
• Hubject, Chief Executive Officer, Paul Glenney (View Presentation)
• Webasto Charging Systems, Inc., Strategic Programs Manager, Charlie Botsford (View Presentation)
• Plug In America, Executive Director, Joel Levin (View Presentation)

June 28, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PDT)
Topic: CPUC Approved Infrastructure Project Plan

Participants:

• David Sawaya, Director of Clean Transportation, Pacific Gas and Electric (View Presentation)
• Michael Backstrom, Managing Director of Energy and Environmental Policy, Southern California Edison (View Presentation)