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3.1.1 Introduction to Electric Vehicle Mobility Business

Course subject(s) Module 3. Introduction to business of EVs

Did you know that the first in-wheel motor electric & hybrid car in the world was made in 1900 itself?

Yes, you will be hearing more such interesting content in today’s lecture by Frank G. Rieck, Applied Research Professor – Future Mobility. He will be introducing you to electric vehicle mobility business. Also, this lecture will help you answer the following questions:

  • Were electric cars already present at the beginning of the automotive era?
  • Where is the power source for today’s electrification?
  • VOLTA, TESLA and NIKOLA – What are they doing currently?
  • What makes the car so popular and why should it be electrified now?
  • What are the three positive disruptive technologies are coming together in this decade?

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