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Climate Change Solution: Electric Vehicles ft. Genevieve Cullen
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Today you will learn from expert guest Genevieve Cullen about electric vehicles, why they may or may not help solve climate change, how they work and what needs to still be done for them to be an effective solution to climate change.
Timestamps:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (00:56) - What are electric vehicles?
- (01:46) - Why would electric vehicles help to solve climate change?
- (02:49) - Why would electric vehicles not help to solve climate change?
- (04:28) - Who benefits and who is harmed by this solution?
- (08:05) - How does an electric vehicle work?
- (09:39) - What innovation or policy is needed for this to be an effective solution?
- (15:56) - Recommended resources
- (17:23) - Top skills to learn for solving climate change
- (18:58) - Final recommendations
- (19:36) - Activity
Genevieve Cullen has led the Electric Drive Transportation Association, the Washington, DC based cross-industry trade association promoting the electrification of transportation, as President since 2015. She previously served as Vice President, directing the organization’s policy and advocacy efforts. Prior to joining EDTA, Genevieve provided energy policy counsel in the Executive and Legislative Branches, including serving as Energy Counsel to Senator Evan Bayh (DIN). In these capacities, she developed and promoted policy solutions in diverse issue areas, including climate change and air quality, transportation emissions, energy efficiency and utility regulation. Genevieve Cullen has substantial experience as an advocate for private sector initiatives, with an emphasis on advanced technology solutions to energy and environmental challenges. A graduate of Washington College of Law and Bucknell University, Genevieve is a member of the District of Columbia bar.
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