The a16z Show
The Electrification of Everything: From Sky to Sea
The a16z Show discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future – especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This show is produced by Andreessen Horowitz (aka “a16z”), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Multiple episodes are released every week; visit a16z.com for more details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!
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Demand for electric cars is booming. More than 10 million electric cars were sold worldwide in 2022, and consumer behavior is changing as more people embrace alternative and sustainable modes of mobility.
While the electrification movement is a critical element of climate action, it also presents new challenges - from the sky to the sea.
In this episode, industry experts Gregory Davis, CEO of Eviation Planes, Mitch Lee, co-founder and CEO of Arc Boats, and Duncan McIntyre, founder and CEO of Highland Electric Fleets, dive into how the electrification movement is shaping the future of transport and technology.
Topics Covered:
Introduction
The sustainable aviation industry
Electric school, municipal and government vehicles
Electric boats
What can be transferred from the EV car market?
Battery challenges and architecture
Providing grid services
Building a multimodal business
Gaps in the market
Do you make, buy, or borrow?
What does the future look like for each industry?
Resources:
Learn more about Arc Boats: https://arcboats.com
Learn more about Highland Electric Fleets: https://highlandfleets.com
Learn more about Eviation: https://www.eviation.com
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