The Future of GM, EVs and Renewables with Rob Threlkeld Ep #25

The future of decarbonization is in re-inventing the transportation industry. As it stands, vehicles account for 28.2 percent of greenhouse emissions. That’s an amazing opportunity for change. Imagine the reduction in carbon emissions if those vehicles were to be powered by electricity. John speaks about the potential of electric vehicles with General Motors’ Global Manager of Sustainable Energy, Supply, and Reliability, Rob Threkeld. John and Rob discuss GM’s incredible carbon neutrality goal. GM wants to do its part to get the whole world involved in its future. Every company will want to join in this movement to create a cleaner future.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Who is Rob Threkeld? [1:10] GM’s achievements of last year [6:00] The competitive market of EVs [9:35] GM’s commitment to carbon neutrality [12:00] Rob’s thoughts on the future of renewables [16:00] The role utilities need to play to reach the goal of decarbonization [23:38] Rob’s career journey [32:44] How Rob was able to get GM to commit to such a huge goal [43:26] The impact Rob wants to leave on the industry [49:28] Click here for detailed show notes Resources & People Mentioned GM at the Consumer Electronic Show Purdue College of Engineering Connect with Rob Threlkeld LinkedIn Profile On Twitter Rob Threlkeld - Global Manager, Sustainable Energy, Supply & Reliability  Rob Threlkeld is the Global Manager of Sustainable Energy, Supply, and Reliability at General Motors. Threlkeld leads GM’s energy procurement efforts including its commitment to meet the electricity needs of its global operations with 100 percent renewable energy by 2040. He is also responsible for leading the team that supports GM energy procurement and regulatory efforts, including negotiating power purchase agreements, natural gas, green tariffs and engineering onsite renewable solutions for the company’s facilities across the globe. Threlkeld’s path to managing GM's global renewable energy strategy began with a love for pancakes, when he learned in second grade that acid rain affected the production of maple syrup. Threlkeld received both his bachelor’s and a master’s degree in civil engineering from Purdue University.  Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next edition of the SED Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum taking place on December 7-11, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at [email protected]"