Speaker: Kevin Martin, Ph.D., NIU Associate Professor of Engineering Technology and Faculty Associate in the Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability and Energy

The electric car market is changing rapidly, as is charging infrastructure. This is a critical moment in the market, as we move from early adopters – who were willing to pay a premium for electric vehicles – to more mainstream buyers focused on price and pragmatic concerns. What new developments might shape electric vehicles moving forward? What other eco-friendly options are there, besides battery-powered electric vehicles? Find out more in this lively discussion with Associate Professor Kevin Martin.

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