In this episode of the Day In, Day Out podcast, Muyiwa welcomes the change management specialist, Mats Larson, to discuss the complexities and implications of a global shift toward electric mobility. An accomplished author of six books, Larson offers a broad systems perspective on the topic, discussing everything from the impact on electricity demands, the need for increased charging infrastructure, the difficulties in sourcing materials for batteries, to the potential unemployment issues in the transition from petrol and diesel to electric vehicles. The conversation also touches upon the important role of government investments in driving and coordinating this immense change.
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming
00:12 Introducing the Guest and Topic
00:21 Discussion on Electric Mobility and Change Management
01:03 Understanding the Impact of Electric Vehicles
01:31 The Evolution of Electric Cars
01:55 The Challenges of Transitioning to Electric Cars
04:17 The Reality of Electric Cars and Infrastructure
05:40 The Environmental Impact of Electric Cars
06:16 The Complexity of Transitioning to Electric Cars
09:56 The Future of Electric Cars and Infrastructure
10:08 The Rush to Electromobility
11:36 The Role of Government in Electromobility
13:24 The Challenges of Electrifying Heavy Vehicles
14:35 The Demand for Electricity in a Fully Electric Future
18:12 The Role of Hydrogen in the Future of Energy
22:18 The Economic and Social Consequences of Rapid Electrification
25:14 The Need for Government Investment in Electromobility
29:58 The Role of Nuclear Power in the Future of Energy
33:10 The Importance of Government Coordination in Electromobility
44:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Mats Larsson
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