There has become an increasing need for electric cars on the market – and, surprisingly enough, it may not just be tied in to increasing gas prices and care for the environment.
A new report from Fox Business notes that, according to a new independent survey conducted by Polestar, approximately 55 percent of electric car buyers are more interested in the tech that comes with the vehicles, rather than focusing on “environmental benefits.”
Gregor Hembrough, Head of Polestar’s North American division, noted about the poll, “The idea of luxury being defined by what’s ‘under the hood’ has been replaced in the electric era with the prioritization of seamless connectivity, integration into existing digital ecosystems, and good UX design.”
With so many new electric car models joining the market – and continuing to try and lead the market in new technology – it’s likely that we’ll see even more advancements in vehicles in the near future.
Here to discuss this in further detail is Daniel Brdar. Daniel serves as Global Energy Executive and CEO for Ideal Power, a company that specializes in energy storage and electric vehicles. His expertise will certainly lend some weight to this matter.
Q&A:
- In your opinion, what’s the key feature that people are looking for when it comes to purchasing electric cars? Saving money on costly gas fill-ups? Or is it the tech features, as Hembrough notes?
- We’ve certainly seen the electric car market pick up quite a bit over the past few years. What do you think is the main thing that’s driving the switch from the previous car model to this one?
- What do you think about the advancements we’ve seen in technology in electric cars? Do you believe it will continue to grow over time, with even more features to make driving convenient for consumers?
- Do you believe the electric car market could reach a ceiling in terms of just how advanced models can become? Or will Tesla or another potential start-up company simply find their way to smash through it?
- Where do you see the electric car market going in the next five years? Will Tesla rule the market, or will it be a place where startups can thrive as well?
- Where can we learn more about Ideal Power and what it’s currently doing in the field of electric cars and renewable energy?
a. Those interested to learn more can visit our official website at http://www.idealpower.com.
About Daniel Brdar:
Mr. Brdar has over 30 years of experience in the power systems and energy industries and has held a variety of leadership positions during his career. In addition to his role at Ideal Power, Dan served as President and CEO of FuelCell Energy Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company with a market cap of over $250 million. During his tenure, the company’s revenues increased 235%, to $100 million, manufacturing production increased by over 200% and over $100 million was raised from institutional and strategic investors. Prior to joining Ideal Power, Mr. Brdar served as the Chief Operating Officer of Petra Solar, a privately held, venture funded solar and smart grid company, where he held full P&L responsibility and led a cross-functional management team across several international markets. He also served as Gas Turbine Product Manager, for GE’s Power Systems Division, a world leader in power generation systems and products. Additionally, Dan has extensive research and development experience at the U.S. Department of Energy through various roles at the National Energy Technology Laboratory. He has a BS in Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.
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