Ron Kruse
Vice President of Service OperationsVolta Charging
Ron has over 20 years of experience building, transforming, and leading operations teams within the energy and sustainability sectors. As Volta’s Vice President of Service Operations he leads the field service, customer support, and operational analytics functions. His team is responsible for making sure Volta’s stations are online, well maintained, and that our drivers, site partners, and advertising customers have an excellent experience. Ron’s career in Operations has spanned roles in supply chain, information technology, and field operations. With an unrelenting focus on process improvement, change management, and team building, Ron operationalizes and rapidly scales organizations to enable revenue. Ron holds a BA from UCLA, and an MA from Washington University in St. Louis.
Ron Kruse’s Session(s):
| Tuesday, October 18, 2022
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Pacific: Supercharged: Fast Charging Infrastructure
More public and commercial BEVs on the road need a place to charge. Workplace and public charging can bolster continued adoption and enable a robust network for both consumers and fleets. With a power-limited grid, there is a benefit to pulling more power at a faster rate and through various charging levels. In this engaging session, attendees will hear how to:
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- Consider emerging tools and technologies for grid expansion and microgrid adoption
- Enable cost-effective scaling through charging strategies
- Understand the requirements of DC fast charging
- Leverage bi-directional charging
- Gain insight into the multifaceted infrastructure procurement process