Manufacturing Opportunities with the Global Electric Vehicle Transformation

Keynote speaker Rick Dauch, CEO of Workhorse, gives a brief background about himself and an overview of his business experience. He gives an overview of the market share of automotive companies. He discusses the barriers to entry for EV companies as well as their value. Rick highlights the importance of Tesla in the EV industry. He notes differentiating factors that make Tesla more valuable than most automotive companies. He gives a brief explanation on technical differences between IC Engines and EV motors which leads to a discussion on the electronics and electrical systems and their importance in the EV industry. Lastly, he talks about his journey at Workhorse and talks in depth about the products they sell.