Electrifying Mobility in Metropolitan Regions

Electric driving (or e-mobility) is emerging in importance as a cleaner and more efficient form of alternative transportation. But a reliable and safe network of charging points for electric vehicles is essential. Hence e-mobility must be aligned with regional planning, as well as transportation policies, road maintenance and asset management. How can government influence its development? Innovation is needed to meet the challenges for a successful and large-scale adoption. How can the necessary innovation be fostered by public-private cooperation, since creative solutions are often generated by small companies which lack the resources to develop the market? Dr. Peter van Deventer will highlight the efforts undertaken globally by leading metropolitan regions, identify opportunities for the e-mobility sector, and highlight the importance of knowledge and innovation exchange programs  to facilitate public-private partnerships.

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Peter van Deventer, a native of The Netherlands and currently residing in California, has been appointed by the Dutch national government to lead the e-mobility knowledge and innovation exchange program between the US and The Netherlands.  Since 2009, Dr. Peter van Deventer has been involved in research and introduction of electric vehicles and e-mobility. He has given numerous (international) presentations on this subject and he has written various publications including two books.

Peter has worked, studied and lived in Europe, Africa and the US.  He has worked at the crossroads of engineering, innovation and leadership, in the private sector, in academia, and in local and regional governments.  Peter received his BSc  and MSc degrees from Wageningen University and PhD from The Ohio State University. 

Sponsored by EcoGreen Group of Silicon Valley and Silicon Valley Clean Tech Forum