Driving into the Future brings together automotive experts to discuss what’s new in the automotive industry.
Join us for the second panel of Season 5!
THE RESURRECTION OF HYDROGEN
WEDNESDAY DEC 13 AT 11 AM ET
What are hydrogen’s advantages and disadvantages and which segments are most compatible with hydrogen powertrains and infrastructure?
MODERATOR
- David Booth, Senior Writer, Driving
PANELISTS
- Tatsuya Ishigaki, Spokesperson, Lexus/Toyota R&D
- Brent Lakeman, Director, Hydrogen Initiative, Edmonton Global
- Jim Nebergall, General Manager of the Hydrogen Engine Business, Cummins Inc.
- Dr. Emily Yedinak, Technical Analyst, Koloma
This panel discussion made possible with support from TOYOTA
David Booth, Driving’s Senior Writer, has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering complemented by decades working as an automotive journalist and commentator. He has a cynic’s view of politics, a child’s wonder for anything powerful and an engineer’s curiosity about how things work, all crucial for dissecting and disseminating the technology the industry constantly springs on us. And for the record, he thinks hybridization is the future, worships at the altar of supercars and absolutely adores his motorcycles, so his perfect vehicle is a 700-horsepower plug-in with two wheels.
The connection between Tatsuya Ishigaki and Toyota/Lexus runs deep. In junior high, he moved to North America with his parents, who helped launch the first vehicle at the TMMK plant in Georgetown, Kentucky.
After graduating from the Purdue University with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, he joined Toyota, where he worked on engine development over the next several years. He was part of the development of the 1ND engine, designing the fuel injection system, and was in charge of the diesel engine supply project to BMW. Later in his career as fate would have it, much like his parents, Ishigaki was the project lead for launching the first Lexus local production in TMMK.
As a careful observer, Ishigaki stays in tune with his surroundings. During daily life, whether it’s driving to work or reading the news, he finds himself paying close attention to what brings joy to himself and others. Connecting the dots between these types of observations with his expertise in technology and engineering inspire him to strive for constant improvement.
In his free time, Ishigaki is an avid reader who loves spending time playing with his dog and tending his garden
Brent has been leading clean energy initiatives within Alberta for over three decades. A connector in the Edmonton region’s hydrogen ecosystem, his knowledge of Alberta’s innovation ecosystem and experience in forging industry-government partnerships is helping position the Edmonton Metropolitan Region as a leader in Canada’s hydrogen economy.
Jim Nebergall is passionate about innovation and has dedicated his Cummins career to advancing technology that improves the environment. As General Manager of the Hydrogen Engine Business at Cummins Inc., Jim leads the company’s global efforts in commercializing hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines. Jim joined Cummins in 2002 and has held numerous leadership roles across the company, pushing the boundaries of customer-focused innovation to position Cummins as the leading powertrain supplier of choice. Jim has managed a portfolio ranging from advanced diesel and natural gas to hybrid powertrains and believes hydrogen internal combustion engines are an important technology in the company’s accelerated path to decarbonization.
Jim graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering. In 2007, he completed his Master of Business Administration degree from Indiana University.
Dr. Emily Yedinak tracks the high-level technical challenges associated with the geologic hydrogen industry at Koloma, including environmental analysis, nonprofit and agency partnerships, and critical projects. Emily was previously a Fellow at ARPA-E, where she spearheaded the agency’s initial efforts in geologic hydrogen. She has a PhD in Materials Science from Rice University where she studied hydrogen and carbon nanomaterials production from methane pyrolysis.
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