Leader of the Electric Vehicle and Presentations Groups of the Climate Reality Chicago Metro Chapter. Member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Tom retired in 2018 as Chief Information Officer having worked in manufacturing, information technology, and strategic executive positions.
Tom holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, is Certified as a Business Process Master, and is Certified as a Change Management Professional.
2 topics · no fee, no honorarium, no mileage
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Tom discusses electric vehicle (EV) costs from battery manufacturing to charging to driving. He also discusses a comparison of internal combustion engine and EVs on pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and costs. Other points covered are:
• The current state of EV range and charging.
• The role of hybrid, plug-in-hybrid, fuel-cell (hydrogen) electric, and battery electric vehicles.
• Automaker initiatives and EV availability.
• The value proposition of EVs.
Learn from Tom about the scientific consensus on climate change, as well as fossil fuel pollution, climate warming problems, and other challenges. Tom will also discuss the pillars of needed change and market approaches and business solutions for change. Also covered is:
• The role of business in the convergence of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) forces.
• The value proposition for change
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