It's no secret by now that electric mobility is the future of transportation but it's not just about cars and trucks. A large and growing power sport industry, (think snowmobiles and watercraft) is also making the transition and for all of the same reasons. Our guest for November's episode is leading the way in Canada.
Canada Talks Electric Cars webinar brings you Canadian leaders and experts from the electric vehicle industry and provides a forum to ask questions about a wide range of EV related subjects. Hear about the latest news and developments in our transition to electric mobility.
Speakers
Samuel Bruneau - Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder @Taiga Motors
Samuel Bruneau is Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Taiga Motors. He co-founded Taiga in September 2015 with a vision to revolutionize the power-sports industry with electric vehicles that outperform peers without sacrificing the environment. In his capacity as Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, he is responsible for the general direction and management of Taiga and contributes to the design and development of Taiga's products. Mr. Bruneau has valuable experience with the design, development and manufacturing of electric power-sport vehicles and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from McGill University.
Tim Burrows - Speaker @Tim Talks Tesla and Electric Cars
Tim is a retired Vice President of Forty Creek Distillery and a graduate of the University of Toronto where he earned an honours degree in psychology. He has owned and driven battery-electric cars for the past 7 years and has logged over 225,000 kilometres without the need for gasoline or diesel fuel. He now enjoys public speaking and sharing his EV experience with others as he breaks down many myths and misconceptions about electric vehicle ownership. Tim is a member of the Electric Vehicle Society, a non-profit organization which works to promote the understanding and adoption of electric mobility in Canada. In his role there, he chairs the EV Society’s Mississauga Chapter.