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Gender inequality in EV and tech still persists. To celebrate #IWD2021 and Women’s History Month, we feature a woman every Monday who has shaped the EV industry and accelerated its adoption.
Livia Cevolini
CEO of Energica
Livia Cevolini was just 36 years old when she founded @EnergicaMotor. She created a brand to combine #EV technology with the pedigree of high-performance mobility. 30% of the Energica workforce are now women and continue to grow every year.
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Chelsea Sexton
EV Advocate
Chelsea Sexton has been paving the path to #electricmobility since the 1990s with #EV1. As a prominent voice of advocacy and one of the co-founders of @pluginamerica, Chelsea continues to inspire more women to join the movement for clean mobility.
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Monica Araya
Clean Mobility Advocate and Decarbonization Strategist
Named “Crusader of the Year” for advancing electric mobility in Costa Rica, Monica Araya is a powerful force in zero-emissions mobility around the globe. Her engagement with diverse stakeholders from utility to lawmakers continues to inspire us.
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