I’m your host, Conor Peick, Head Marketing Communications Writer at Mentor Graphics. In this episode, I welcome back Nand Kochhar to talk about electric vehicles. Nand is the Vice President at Siemens Automotive and Transportation Industry and offers a unique perspective on the EV field.

We chat about the environmental factors driving the EV revolution, the challenges traditional fueling station infrastructures face, and the concept of customization regarding EVs. Nand and I also explore what the rise of electric vehicles means for the autonomous vehicle field and much more.

Some Questions I Ask:

• What are the main factors pushing EV innovation? (2:04)
• What are the most pressing engineering and design challenges facing EVs? (5:20)
• How can the industry make charging stations as ubiquitous as gas stations? (10:48)
• Will the availability of EV service infrastructure limit their geographical reach? (18:40)
• What are companies doing to address the challenge of end-of-life recycling? (28:30)
• What impact does the societal trend toward the electrification of public transport have on EV adoption? (33:57)
• What do you see as the relationship between EVs and autonomous vehicles? (36:36)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• The challenges that play into mass customization of EVs (7:10)
• How EVs will change the concept of auto upgrades (9:00)
• Whether Tesla is the leader of the pack in regards to EV battery technology (21:49)
• What other leading automotive companies are doing to catch up to Tesla (24:27)
• About the safety concerns involving rapid charging (25:25)
• The environmental implications of creating EV batteries (29:54)

Let’s Connect!

• LinkedIn
• Mentor Graphic Website

Connect With Nand Kochhar:

• LinkedIn
• Email: nand.kochhar@gmail.com

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