Monica Araya

In this engaging discussion, Monica Araya, an electrification advocate and Climate Works Foundation fellow, outlines the ambitious Drive Electric campaign aimed at eliminating pollution from transportation. She reveals a crucial funding boost from the Audacious Project, propelling a billion-dollar plan to transition to electric vehicles. Araya emphasizes the role of collaboration among 70 organizations, city officials, and individuals in achieving a zero-emission future. She discusses pressing challenges in the automotive industry and the need for systemic change to combat climate issues.

Monica Araya, an electrification advocate, discusses the global push for emission-free transportation in urban environments. She highlights transformative efforts in cities like Amsterdam and Paris to phase out fossil fuel vehicles. The conversation emphasizes the critical need for clean air and carbon reduction targets, while exploring financial strategies to support electric buses and other zero-emission solutions. Araya envisions a future free from internal combustion engines, showcasing what it will take to make this shift possible.