Chris King
SVP of eMobilitySiemens
Chris King is responsible for eMobility strategic partnerships and strategic initiatives at Siemens, leading its partner ecosystem, corporate development, and regulatory and policy activities. A serial entrepreneur, of his three start-ups, one IPO’d and another was bought by Siemens. Chris’s Board directorships include Advanced Energy Economy, Smart Electric Power Association, and Smart Energy Europe.
He has testified before Congress, several states, and international policymakers on EV charging infrastructure, distributed energy resources, and smart grids. His advisory roles include technology start-ups and an energy-focused venture capital firm. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in science and business from Stanford and a doctorate in law. He has received three U.S. patents in clean energy technologies.
Chris King’s Session(s):
3:15 pm–4:15 pm | Fri, March 31, 2023
Standardizing the Industry: Protocols and Standards to Overcome Variable Conditions
Technology that powers the EV charging industry is ever evolving, and as EVs become a consistent player in the nation’s transit, standardizations and interoperability of charging are produced. CPOs and E-mobility service providers face common challenges such as integrating roaming capabilities and keeping up with emerging protocols and regulations. This session explores the key enablers for the future of deploying EV charging infrastructures such as various open standards, charge protocols, cyber security, and more.
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