Electric Vehicle Showcase

Ken Bokor, The EV Revolution Show

10:30 a.m.- Speakers' Stage (Pfaff Arena)

Everything You Want to Know About Electric Vehicles - EV101

The consumer automotive market is a key impact toward tackling Climate Change. In Canada, our government has recognized this and set goals and programs to assist in the urgent need to rapidly shift to electric transportation. However, shoppers have concerns about range anxiety, charging infrastructure, safety and costs. This talk will educate you on:

• What is an electric vehicle and its history

• EV market tipping points

• What options are available to go electric for your next vehicle purchase

• What advantages are there to owning & driving an electric vehicle

• Is the market really mainstream and is it still growing

Marco Chown Oved, Climate Change reporter with the Toronto Star

11:30 a.m.- Speakers' Stage (Pfaff Arena)

The Great Ontario EV Road Trip

Marco Chown Oved recently returned from a 2,300 km road trip through northern Ontario in an EV during the coldest week of the year, visiting stages of the electric vehicle supply chain - from mine to refinery to steel plant to battery plant to assembly line - to see how EVs are affecting the environment and the economy. Join him as he shares insights and photos from his roadtrip.

Kush Obhrai, Ivy Charging Network

12:30 p.m.- Speakers' Stage (Pfaff Arena)

EV Charging 101

Learn about everything from finding locations, charging speed, connector types like CCS and NACS (say what?) and where you will charge the most. You can also test your knowledge with Ivy Trivia to debunk common EV myths and find out the honest to goodness facts.

Tim Burrows, Producer of monthly webinar "Canada Talks Cars", Board member of the Electric Vehicle Society

1:30 p.m.- Speakers' Stage (Pfaff Arena)

From Gadgets to the Grid: Batteries & Our Sustainable Future

Learn how battery manufacturing and related technologies are advancing at an unprecedented pace. Batteries will play an increasingly important part in our clean energy future. As the globe decarbonizes and shifts to renewables, our ability to store energy from the sun, wind and hydro generation will be essential.

Heather Smiles, Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Development at Electra Battery Materials

2:30 p.m.- Speakers' Stage (Pfaff Arena)

Building a North American Supply Chain for EV Battery Materials

This presentation will explore the critical need for establishing a robust North American supply chain for EV battery materials. By leveraging local resources, fostering innovation, and prioritizing sustainability, North America has the potential to become a key player in the global EV market. From lithium and cobalt to nickel and graphite, Heather will delve into the opportunities and strategies for developing a resilient supply chain that supports the growing demand for EVs while minimizing environmental impact.