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Energy Drivers - What is the future of hyperloop transportation systems in the Canadian energy transition?

In this episode, we talk to Sebastien Gendron, Co-Founder & CEO of TransPod, about shaping transportation systems in the energy transition.

Related topics Energy and resources Oil and gas Power and utilities Automotive eMobility

Three insights to take away:

  • Our Canadian net-zero commitments are attainable through our great innovation leaders who are not afraid to take risks, and challenge energy system norms.
  • Reduced carbon footprint, cost-effective and fast transportation options are just a few advantages that hyperloop technologies could offer.
  • There are still some barriers to develop and implement hyperloop technologies, particularly around cost management and government regulation. 

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Lance Mortlock
 Managing Partner, Energy & Resources Canada

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Episode 10

Duration 32m 17s

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Energy Drivers - How do energy companies manage innovation and disruption?

In this episode, we talk to Graeme Edge, Co-Founder & Chief Instigator, Energy Disruptors, and Scott Balfour, President & CEO, Emera about innovation and disruption in the energy space.
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Episode 9
Duration
47m 00s

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Dr. Lance Mortlock

Managing Partner, Energy & Resources Canada

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Energy Drivers – What is the role of solar power deployment in the Canadian energy transition?

In this episode, we talk to Gursh Bal, Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Zeno Renewables about the role of solar power in the energy transition.
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Episode 8
Duration
35m 00s

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Dr. Lance Mortlock

Managing Partner, Energy & Resources Canada

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Energy Drivers – What are the Canadian electric utility priorities in the energy transition?

In this episode, we talk to Mark Poweska, President and CEO of Enmax about electric utility priorities in the energy transition.
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Episode 7
Duration
45m 15s

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Dr. Lance Mortlock

Managing Partner, Energy & Resources Canada

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Energy Drivers – What are the strategic imperatives for mining organizations in the energy transition?

In this episode, we talk to Anne Marie Toutant, Independent Director & Past President, CIM about the strategic imperatives and opportunities for mining organizations in the energy transition.
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Episode 6
Duration
24m 00s

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Dr. Lance Mortlock

Managing Partner, Energy & Resources Canada

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Energy Drivers – How organizations in the power & utilities sector can navigate the challenges of growing consumer adoption of EVs.

In this episode, we talk to Chris Lopez, Chief Financial Officer of Hydro One about the challenges that growing consumer adoption of EV’s will pose for Canadian power utilities such as Hydro One.
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Episode 5
Duration
22m 00s

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Dr. Lance Mortlock

Managing Partner, Energy & Resources Canada

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Energy Drivers – Accelerating commercial vehicle electrification

In this episode, we talk to Marc Bédard, CEO and Founder of The Lion Electric Co. about his company’s experience helping customers navigate the transition to electrification.
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Episode 4
Duration
25m 00s

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Zahid Fazal

EY Canada Managing Partner, Assurance

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Energy Drivers – the utilities that will power electric vehicles

In this episode, we talk to NRStor Chair and CEO Annette Verschuren about her personal experience with electric vehicles.
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Episode 3
Duration
15m 19s

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Daniela Carcasole

EY Canada Assurance Energy Leader; Canadian Power & Utilities Leader

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Energy Drivers – oil and gas in the age of electric vehicles

In this episode, we talk to Suncor EVP Kris Smith on EVs, oil and gas companies’ role in the transition and how they’re managing the shift.
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Episode 2
Duration
22m 12s

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Dr. Lance Mortlock

Managing Partner, Energy & Resources Canada

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