The transportation sector accounts for the majority of carbon emissions in the Northeastern United States and across North America. To help states and regions reach their ambitious decarbonization goals and transition to a clean energy economy, policymakers and industry leaders are rapidly accelerating innovations to modernize and electrify the transportation sector and making meaningful investments in electric vehicle infrastructure. The event will feature an overview of electric vehicle initiatives underway in Québec and the Northeast and a panel discussion with industry leaders who stand at the forefront of this sector.

Speakers and panelists include:

• Marie-Claude Francoeur, Québec Delegate to New England
• Peter Rothstein, President of NECEC
• Sarah Houde, CEO of Propulsion Québec
• Jeremy McDiarmid, VP of Policy & Government at NECEC
• Alistair Pim, VP Innovation & Partnerships at NECEC
• Kelly Caiazzo, Associate at Foley Hoag
• Tod Hynes, Founder & President, XL
• Mark McGrew, Senior Director, Lion Electric
• Elise Benoit, VP of Marketing, e-Mobility, EnelX
• Rose Lenoff, Manager, Smart Cities and Government, FLO

More speakers to be announced soon!

Agenda

11:00 - 11:10 am: Welcoming remarks

• Marie-Claude Francoeur, Québec Delegate to New England
• Peter Rothstein, NECEC

11:10 - 11:30 am: Overview of Regional Electric Vehicle Initiatives

• Sarah Houde, Propulsion Québec
• Jeremy McDiarmid, NECEC
• Kelly Caiazzo, Foley Hoag

11:30 - 12:00 pm: Industry Panel

Moderated by:

• Sarah Houde, CEO of Propulsion Québec
• Alistair Pim, VP Innovation & Partnerships at NECEC

Featuring:

• Tod Hynes, Founder & President, XL
• Mark McGrew, Senior Director, Lion Electric
• Elise Benoit, VP of Marketing, e-Mobility, EnelX
• Rose Lenoff, Manager, Smart Cities and Government, FLO

12:00 - 12:30 pm: Question and Answer Session