With every major automaker working to give Tesla a run for its money, and the government’s push for half of all vehicles sold to have plugs by 2030—the age of the electric vehicle has arrived. And with it comes a number of interesting challenges and opportunities. In this episode, Dave Whitehead talks with Purdue University's Dr. Steve Pekarek about advancements in EV charging, including continuous charging via electrified roadways.

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Edmund O. Schweitzer III Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University

Steve Pekarek

With every major automaker working to give Tesla a run for its money, and the government’s push for half of all vehicles sold to have plugs by 2030—the age of the electric vehicle has arrived. And with it comes interesting challenges and opportunities. In this episode, Dave Whitehead talks with Purdue’s Dr. Steve Pekarek about advancements in EV charging, including continuous charging via electrified roadways.

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