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Electrifying Commercial Fleets:
Unique Challenges and Solutions
Key Takeaways from Cleantech Forum
San Francisco Panel on January 20, 2021 - Featuring Ideanomics CEO, Alf Poor
Public consciousness of electric vehicles has been growing by leaps and bounds, led by the startling success of car maker Tesla. In 2020, the Palo Alto firm sold nearly a half million of its sleek all-electric cars. That's still far behind the millions sold by behemoths such as GM and Ford, but Tesla is quickly moving into the mainstream with competitively priced EV sedans.
As the prime mover in the electric car space, Tesla is forcing the hand of traditional combustion vehicle makers, who are ramping up production of their own fully electric models to compete. Few, however, recognize the imminent revolution in another, huge EV space - commercial and specialty vehicles, trucks, tractors, and transit vehicles such as buses.
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What We Are Reading
Biden wants to replace government fleet with electric vehicles
- The Verge
Shift to Electric Vehicles Spurs Bid to Make More Batteries in U.S.
- Wall Street Journal
Housing Market Gains More Value In 2020 Than In Any Year Since 2005
- Forbes
Welcome to the Team
Bryan Rubio / Director of EV Solutions
Bryan comes to Ideanomics after nearly two years in the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's Office of Environmental and Energy Programs, where he focused on leading their electric vehicle, renewable energy, and advanced battery storage initiatives. Prior to this role, he was an Associate at Gabel Associates, Inc., an Energy, Environmental, and Public Utility consulting firm heavily involved in electric vehicle analysis and policy development.
Bryan graduated Suma Cum Laude from Columbia University with an M.S. in Sustainability Management, Kean University with a B.S. in Sustainability Science, and Brookdale Community College with an A.S. in Applied Science for Automotive Technology. Outside of work he is avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, wildlife photography, skateboarding, snowboarding, and working on cars.
Angel Xie / VP, Marketing and Communications
For the last twelve years, Angel has assisted brands like Nike, Toyota and Hyundai to create innovative experiences and compelling stories.She has hands-on experiences in media, digital, creative, retail, and experiential. Her experiences across automotive, CPG, technology, financial services, and healthcare gives a unique advantage in today's hyper-connected marketing landscape. Having collaborated extensively with cross-functional, cross-regional teams and agencies allows her to approach any brand challenge holistically.
As a Chinese American, her intimate knowledge of the global marketing landscape, especially the Chinese market, has led to many pivoting business changes.
Prior to joining Ideanomics, Angel was consulting on Nike's global communications strategy and retail/membership experiences atR/GA Portland. Outside of work, Angel is a foodie, a rock climber, and a mom.
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Ideanomics, Inc. operates in one segment with two business units, Ideanomics Mobility and Ideanomics Capital. Ideanomics Mobility operates as an end-to-end solutions provider for the procurement, financing, charging and energy management needs for fleet operators of commercial electric vehicles (EVs). Ideanomics Capital is the Company's fintech business unit. Its principal product or services consists of WAVE Charging, VIA Motors, Energica, and Solectrac. WAVE Charging is a provider of high-power inductive (wireless) charging solutions for medium and heavy-duty EVs. The WAVE system automatically charges vehicles during scheduled stops without the cable-based systems. VIA Motors is a commercial electric vehicle company with advanced electric drive technology, delivering sustainable mobility solutions. VIA designs and markets commercial electric vehicles and technology. Energica is an electric motorcycle company. Solectrac is an assembler and distributor of electric powered tractors.