This Saturday, April 22, is Earth Day — a great opportunity to get outside and celebrate the beautiful views and abundant wildlife and plants around Georgia. Admission to all national parks is free that day, so be sure to visit one of Georgia’s parks, sans an entrance fee. Happy hiking!
On to other local news:
Aaron Luque, Steven John and Angel Cabrera answer questions from Katie Kirkpatrick, president of the Metro Atlanta Chamber, at April 17 Atlanta Rotary program. (Photo by Maria Saporta.)
Electric vehicles one way to combat climate change
Georgia has become a leader in the electric vehicle industry, and a panel at the Rotary Club of Atlanta on April 17 explored the opportunities for the state to make a real difference in the evolution of the industry.
“The Southeast is becoming Detroit, and Georgia takes the cake,” said Steven Jahng, director of external affairs at SK Battery America, which is making significant investments in the state.
Jahng credited Gov. Brian Kemp, former Gov. Nathan Deal and Pat Wilson, Georgia’s commissioner for economic development, for helping put the state on the map for the EV industry.
Aaron Luque: co-founder and CEO of Atlanta-based EnviroSpark Energy Solutions, also credited the presence of research universities. He met his business partner and wife, Stephanie, while attending Georgia Tech. Together they have built a company that develops battery charging stations around the country.
“We had about 15 employees when we started a few years ago,” said Luque, adding the company has helped install 7,000 charging stations coast-to-coast. “Today we have 120, and we will probably have 200 by the end of the year.”
Georgia Tech President Angel Cabrera spoke of Atlanta’s concentration of top-tier research universities in helping develop technology to address the world’s greatest needs.
“If you care about climate change, be very worried about what’s happening,” Cabrera said.
Jahng agreed. “We are…
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