Speaking with us at MOVE America 2025, we heard from the brilliant Noemí Gallardo, Commissioner at the California Energy Commission, who shared her insights on EVs, inclusive mobility, and the importance of fostering industry camaraderie.
We discuss the crucial interplay between federal and state politics, using California’s latest investment in the Lithium Valley Vision as a perfect test case for a collaborative approach to mobility innovation. The project aims to build out California’s critical minerals industry and battery supply chain by harnessing the region’s geothermal power.
Noemi reflects on her experience growing up in a low-income family in rural America, dealing with frequent power outages that left her family without energy—an experience that taught her the value of inclusive and accessible energy.
When asked what technology most excites her in the mobility sphere, the Commissioner highlighted some of the cutting-edge innovations transforming California’s mobility landscape, including the development of autonomous battery-electric rail by Parallel Systems and the arrival of Zoox to the Bay Area.
Watch the full interview with MOVEmnt Editor Eve Stevens below.
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