The SMTA announced that Autel Energy’s COO, John Thomas, will deliver the keynote address at the SMTA International Conference & Expo on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 9:00 AM at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN, USA.

During his presentation entitled “The Electric Vehicle (EV) Conundrum”, John will look at what it will take to provide the infrastructure to support rapid charging of electric vehicles around the world. It will cover the current state of EV infrastructure, challenges and future prospects from both strategic and manufacturing perspectives.

As a 30-year automotive veteran and EV driver, John Thomas drives with a passion for all things on wheels. He has defined his career by being committed to advancing technical solutions that elevate the industry and support the adoption of clean vehicles and EVs. Aiming to improve the sustainability of our planet, his efforts have a long-lasting effect that improves the driver experience, supports community health initiatives and positively impacts carbon emissions. As COO (Chief Operating Officer) of Autel Energy, John leads his Autel growth team with the ambitious goal of powering the planet by connecting vehicles and energy ecosystems through cloud, AI and big data. This interconnected approach improves overall system efficiency while moving our world toward renewable energy independence. Under his leadership, Autel Energy is setting a new industry benchmark with the best and most comprehensive line of cloud-connected, high-quality AC & DC Level 2 and Level 3 EV chargers backed by world-class customer service.

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Keynote to Address Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure at SMTA International