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Leaders in the technology of mobility gathered in Detroit to address the question, “To EV, or not to EV?” By Martin Kahl

FISITA World Mobility Summit speaker Richard Ahlfeld, CEO at Monolith, shares his thoughts on the theme of the event, “To EV, or not to EV?”  Dr Richard Ahlfeld is CEO and Founder of Monolith, a no-code AI platform used by the world’s leading automotive, aerospace and industrial engineering.  With a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and Data Science from Imperial College, Richard has been recognised across academia and industry, including being named to MIT Technology Review’s Top 10 Innovators under 35,

FISITA World Mobility Summit speaker Ben Townsend, Head of Automotive at Thatcham Research shares his thoughts on the theme of the event, “To EV, or not to EV?”   With over 20 years’ experience in the engineering industry, ranging from aerospace and defence to automotive, Ben Townsend is a fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and a Chartered Engineer. Ben heads up the automotive products and services activities at Thatcham Research, where, as he’ll outline at the FISITA World Mobility Summit

FISITA World Mobility Summit speaker Carla Bailo shares her thoughts on the theme of the event, “To EV, or not to EV?”  Carla Bailo has been President of SAE International since February 2023. A past President and CEO of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), Carla is the President and CEO of ECOS Consulting LLC and a leader in engineering and vehicle program management with 42 years’ experience in the automotive industry.  That experience includes five years as assistant vice

FISITA’s CTO Martin Kahl considers the theme of this year’s FISITA Summit, and some of the topics likely to be raised by the event’s speakers and panellists  To EV, or not to EV? It’s such a simple question, but its simplicity belies the vast complexity of the quest for cleaner mobility.  The challenge is not to choose one of two mutually exclusive outcomes, but rather to navigate two potentially synergistic ways of reducing greenhouse gases and CO2 emissions from transportation.  

FISITA World Mobility Summit speaker Nico Cuevas shares his thoughts on the topic of the event’s title, “To EV, or not to EV?”   Nico Cuevas is the CEO of Urbix, a US developer of graphite processing technology which focuses on natural battery-grade graphite using environmentally friendly refinement processes.   Founded in 2014, Urbix has operations in Mesa, Arizona and Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. In September 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy selected Urbix to enter into award negotiation for US$125m of

Arno Zinke and Yannick Raynaud, representing the FISITA Industry Disruption Expert Group, consider the ways that disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, the software-defined vehicle, and digital twins are shaping the future of mobility  Megatrends as varied as climate change, urbanisation, remote work, and ageing populations are starting to impact how we transport people and goods. Moreover, new market forces and changing supply chains are influencing the way mobility is perceived and fundamentally impacting the dynamics of the mobility industry.  

FISITA World Mobility Summit speaker Sam Abuelsamid shares his thoughts on the topic of the event’s title, “To EV, or not to EV?”  Sam Abuelsamid is a principal research analyst at Guidehouse Insights, where he leads the E-Mobility solution, working with clients to help them understand emerging technology trends and shape strategies.  A mechanical engineer, Sam has more than two decades of experience as a product development engineer in the automotive industry, working on advanced electronic control systems and embedded

Chris, the FISITA World Mobility Summit 2024 is approaching fast. Could you give us an overview of what to expect this year? This year’s Summit is taking place on 13 and 14 November 2024 at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. The theme, “To EV or not to EV: the new landscape of the sustainable mobility age”, reflects the critical conversations happening across the technology of mobility sector today. As the world moves towards electrification, this event will

The sixth annual FISITA Intelligent Safety Conference China (ISCC) took place in September 2024 in Shanghai. Martin Kahl, CTO of FISITA, reflects on the event’s highlights  Despite impressive advances in automotive technology, rapidly evolving business models, increasingly stringent emissions regulations, and ever-changing consumer preferences and expectations, one topic remains constant—and global: safety. The 2024 edition of Intelligent Safety Conference China took place in September in Shanghai, with a focus on safety testing and evaluation, collaborative driving, cyber security, and the