John Voelcker

Contributing Editor, Car and Driver

John Voelcker covers advanced auto technologies and policy as a reporter and analyst. As a Contributing Editor at Car and Driver, Green Car Reports, InsideEVs, and other outlets, he specializes in electric vehicles and the energy ecosystem around them.  John edited Green Car Reports for nine years, publishing more than 12,000 articles on hybrids, electric cars, and other topics. His work appears in print, online, radio, and TV outlets that include Automotive News, The Drive, Charged EVs, and NPR’s “All Things Considered.” He is the subject of the upcoming documentary A Son’s Journey: How I Became an Automotive Journalist from Hampton Films.  In his off hours, he’s part of the deluded but cheerful team at the YouTube channel Tempting Fate Tours. He splits his time between the Catskill Mountains and New York City.

All Sessions by John Voelcker

  • Day 1 | May 14, 2025


  • 10:30am  - 11:10am
    Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are meant to offer fleets a balance between electrification and operational flexibility, but real-world data shows that fleets are burning fossil fuels for over 85% of their PHEV energy needs. Without the right charging strategy and driver engagement, fleets risk missing out on cost savings and emissions reductions. This session takes a clear-eyed look at how PHEVs perform and what can be done to maximize their benefits. Experts will explore charging best practices, policy considerations and proven strategies to increase electric miles. The discussion will also examine when PHEVs make financial and operational sense — and when fleets may be better off going fully electric.
    Fleet
    Where
    Theatre West

  • 4:15pm  - 4:45pm
    General Motors jumped to the top-selling EV brand in Canada in the last quarter of 2024, and continues its lead into Q1 2025. The company is strategically rolling out electrified versions of some of Canada’s most familiar vehicles –from the Equinox to the Escalade – while making significant investments in dedicated EV platforms and securing a North American battery and mineral supply chain. This conversation will explore what it takes to stay on course in a volatile market and how GM is positioning itself for long-term competitiveness in the electric era.
    Fleet
    Government
    Where
    Main Stage




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Power Pass

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  • 40+ sessions, talks and panels across four stages
  • Test drive electric cars, vans and trucks on 1.8km of real roads
  • Profile in networking database

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  • 40+ sessions, talks and panels across four stages
  • Test drive electric cars, vans and trucks on 1.8km of real roads
  • Profile in networking database

EV & Charging Expo +
kWh Summit Combo Pass

Includes a ticket to the EV & Charging Expo on May 14-15 and the kWh Summit grid innovation conference on May 13. 

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  • Conference pass to the kWh Summit at Hotel X on May 13, including networking breakfast, lunch and breaks on May 13

  • All benefits included in the Expo Pass for the EV & Charging Expo on May 14-15

 

First Nations, Inuk and Métis attendees may access special pricing ($79) using the Indigenous Expo Pass.

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April 8-9, 2026 | Hall A, Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd #1, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

We acknowledge the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

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