Driving Vehicle Electrification, Sweden-US Innovation Collaboration Opportunities from Innovation to Business

Listeners heard from John Boesel, CEO of Calstart on the latest policies and trends shaping the electric vehicle mobility landscape in the US. Unlocking New Opportunities: Attendees discovered exciting possibilities for Swedish companies and received invaluable support from Hans Pohl of Future Mobility, Mikael Hjort from the Electrification Hub, and Johanna Eklund of GTI, all aimed at expanding their business operations in the US. Real-World Success Stories: Participants learned from current and past collaborations between Sweden and the US, including the successful implementation of sustainable transportation solutions in major US cities and impactful partnerships in electric vehicle infrastructure development.

About the organizers:

This exclusive event was hosted by three public funded leading Swedish organizations dedicated to fostering impactful Sweden-US collaborations, from research and innovation to commercial collaborations.

Future Mobility - Fosters US-Sweden collaboration in sustainable mobility, offering inspiration, matchmaking, and funding guidance. We connect innovators, provide resources, and support project proposals to drive impactful research and innovation across both countries.

Electrification Hub - A cluster of innovative organizations with the power to enable smart and sustainable transportation through electromobility solutions. They act globally and are based in ”Mälardalen” in Sweden - a vibrant region where sustainability is on top of the agenda to solve climate challenges.

Sweden-US Green Transition Initiative - Founded by Swedish government agencies and organizations with the main goal of creating Sweden-US collaborations within sustainability, GTI focuses on four verticals: Mobility, Industry, Renewable Energy, and Buildings.

Full list of speakers:

John Boesel, CEO, Calstart

Johanna Eklund, Project Manager, Sweden-US Green Transition Initiative

Mikael N. Hjorth, Manager and Founder, Electrification Hub

Hans Pohl, Program Director, Future Mobility

Jan Hellåker, Project Manager United States, Future Mobility

Moderator: Marcus Rönngren Liu, Senior Project Manager, Sweden-US Green Transition Initiative

Tue, Sep 3, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM (PDT)