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Driving to Zero: The auto industry's road map to carbon neutrality
The auto industry sits at the intersection of the three largest carbon emitting sectors in the United States -- transportation, industry, and energy. That's why experts say it is critical for automakers and their suppliers to take a leading role on cutting carbon.
Driving to Zero host Jake Neher and Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters take an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the industry at it races toward carbon neutrality.
Driving to Zero: The auto industry's road map to carbon neutrality
Powering Progress: The role of utilities in decarbonizing the auto industry
More than ever before, energy utilities are becoming a key supplier to the auto industry as it looks to reduce emissions. Companies such as DTE Energy in Southeast Michigan are working directly with auto manufacturers to supply factories with renewable energy while offsetting fossil fuel consumption. In this episode, Jake Neher and Jamie Butters tour DTE’s 250-acre solar park and explore the many ways utilities are partnering with the industry. Plus, a conversation with Ford Vice President of Sustainability, Environment and Safety Bob Holycross.