This episode is in partnership with the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) Board of Advice
Jake Whitehead is currently CEO of the mobility-as-a-service provider, ODIN PASS, and the Chief Scientist at the Electric Vehicle Council of Australia. Jake has led several publicly-funded transport research projects investigating future mobility trends, including consumer preferences towards shared, automated and electric vehicles. He was also a Lead Author for the Transport Chapter AR6 at the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), is as Adjunct Professor at ITLS, and is also a member of the International Electric Vehicle Policy Council, at the University of California, Davis.
What you’ll learn
Are our 2030-2050 sustainability goals obtainable and what do we need to do to get there?
What policy changes or regulatory measures are critical to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles?
About the ITLS and the board of advice.
Quotes
"We can’t make the shift to a sustainable transport system without electrifying transport and providing legitimate alternatives to private car use."
"Collaboration between governments, private companies, and academic institutions is critical to advancing decarbonization and electrification."
"Sustainable transport systems in Australia are achievable, but we must address policy, infrastructure, and public mindset changes by 2050."
"It's essential to reduce infighting in the industry and focus on a broader approach to meet our 2030 and 2050 goals."
Links:
The EV Council of Australia's Website
Connect:
Connect with Jake on Linkedin
Connect with Emily via email: emily@compassiot.com.au
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Connect with Compass IoT (the producer of this podcast) via our website
The Challenges of Electrifying and Decarbonizing Transport