E19: DIY Electric Vehicles with Robert Powell

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This episode was published on February 23, 2022.

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from Thinking Green · host Mohammed Abdalla

Robert Powell is a mechanical and electrical engineer with a passion for electric vehicle technology. After his first DIY project converting an old motorcycle to a fully electric bike, Robert has been hooked on giving used vehicles a new, more efficient life. Now, Robert is an engineer for Arcimoto, working on highly efficient vehicles designed specifically for urban streets. In this episode, Robert envisions a world with electric school buses and delivery trucks, quieter roads, and fewer car owners thanks to fully autonomous rideshare services. Are electric jet skis and sailboats in our future? Mo and Robert also discuss how moving away from a global supply chain system may drive costs down, and how repurposing materials in creative ways benefits us all, both environmentally and financially. What You'll Learn: The basic steps to converting a used vehicle to electric How electric vehicles could shape the future of mobility Why battery technology has been slower to advance, and what's coming next Favorite Quote: "I will say that it has a significantly higher than anticipated top speed, and I'll leave it at that!" How to Get Involved: Connect with Robert on LinkedIn. If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on LinkedIn or his website. And don't forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!

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