In an effort to build structure around the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the White House recently confirmedthat it’s working on new steps to build the first-ever national network for 500,000 electric vehicle chargers across America’s highways, as well as various communities.
With help from the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy, President Joe Biden hopes to make these new standards work for electric vehicles, in the hopes of creating a new and effective means of transport for Americans – and one that could prove greater for the environment.
In the face of rising gas prices, Biden hopes that these new structures will help press more towards the normalcy of electric cars on the market, providing a more affordable means of transport for families. Not to mention the outpour of jobs that will come from plans that create these new cars, as well as the means to make sure they remain properly charged across the U.S.
Joining us now to discuss this initiative further is Daniel Brdar, who serves as Global Energy Executive and CEO for Ideal Power, a company that specializes in energy storage and electric vehicles. His expertise will certainly provide some weight on this subject.
Q&A
- What do you think about President Biden’s new initiative to provide more support for electric vehicles? Do you think there’s anything he should add to make it even better?
- This could mean a huge leap in production for electric cars, as well as additional jobs in the market. Is this a win-win for the field, or do you see any potential drawbacks from this?
- Tell us what kind of positives electric cars would provide over routine gas-powered cars. Obviously price is an issue, especially with how much gasoline costs these days. But what else do you believe would be an attractive factor to new buyers?
- There seem to be more solutions on the horizon when it comes to charging these vehicles, aside from President Biden’s new initiative. What do you think are the most practical for consumers these days?
- Do you see electric cars becoming more commonly accepted in the future? Are there any concerns they could increase greatly in place due to demand?
- Where can we learn more about Ideal Power and what it’s currently doing in the field of electric cars and renewable energy?
- 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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