Automotive
10th November 11:15 – 12:15
According to the UK government’s Office for National Statistics, in 2017, road transport accounted for around a fifth of the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions. This problem encompasses personal use vehicles and commercial vehicles such as vans and lorries.
Our Automotive panel will discuss the technological breakthroughs in the EV industry, and how these developments can be implemented on a wider scale to facilitate the switch to electric and non-fossil-fuel vehicles. Taking into account the issues of accessibility and infrastructure, our expert panel will dissect how we can forge a path towards net zero transport.
As Brand Director, Marc leads Auto Trader’s data analysis and insight to connect buyers to the best brands for them. Auto Trader are committed to driving change across their marketplace and supply chain, to encourage sustainable buying and to pair drivers with environmentally conscious vehicles. As Brand Director, Marc’s role in Auto Trader’s journey towards net zero is essential.
Niall Riddell is the co-founder and CEO of Paua, a revolutionary young business that focuses on the simplification of electric vehicle charging by creating cutting-edge digital solutions to charge point access complications. Paua’s services are making the transition to electric easier than ever for fleet managers. Tackling the challenges of fleet electrification slashes large portions of the transport sector's carbon footprint.
Carla Detrieux is the Director of Business Development at Volta Trucks, an essential role in oneof the most innovative emobility companies in the world. Volta Trucks are revolutionising last-mile logistics by designing game-changing electric vehicles which will be the key to building sustainable cities, and a net zero society.
Carla is driving Volta Trucks to become a global leader in mobility by pioneering zero emissions,safe, sustainable emobility, in the trucks sector.
Dianne is an electric vehicle charging infrastructure specialist, consulting with OEM’s, fleets, businesses, land owners, and local authorities to find solutions to their EC charging infrastructure needs.
Ralf leads the sustainability department of Volkswagen AG, for which his responsibilities include the setup and implementation of group-wide programs for sustainable business practices and mobility models.
He is also in Volkswagen’s Sustainability Council which advises the managing board of Volkswagen.