• CERAWEEK 2025 | March 10-14, 2025
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  • March 10 - 14, 2025

Karl Dums

Porsche

Senior Project Lead eFuels

Karl Dums is Senior Project Lead eFuels of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG in Stuttgart / Germany. Karl has over 30 years of experience in the automotive sector in numerous positions with increasing responsibility in powertrain development, powertrain strategy and project management. He graduated at the University of Esslingen with a diploma in mechanical engineering. In 2023, he received the Ferdinand Porsche Prize from the Vienna University of Technology for his efforts to industrialize the production of eFuels.

Sessions With Karl Dums

Tuesday, 19 March

  • 07:15am - 08:20am (CST) / 19/mar/2024 12:15 pm - 19/mar/2024 01:20 pm

    The Future of Transportation: Molecules and electrons
    Transportation & Mobility/Electrification (EVs/built environment)

    The transportation sector is in the early stages of a profound transformation driven by accelerating Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) penetration. The mix of vehicle sales is changing fast in key large markets, with strong policy impetus. Fueling the transportation fleet of the 2030s and 2040s will require a different supply mix that includes more electrons but also more low-carbon liquid or gaseous fuel. What are the capital structures, policies and infrastructure needs of tomorrow’s transport sector? Is the “polilticization of EVs” going to be a challenge in the United States and other markets?