192. A Scientific Look into the Future of Sustainable Energy

There is no doubt that research and knowledge discovery can have a profound impact on society.
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Leading the conversation on the challenges and opportunities of sustainable energy is Dr. Robert Wagner, Director of Buildings and Transportation, Science Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
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As the winner of the 2023 SAE Medal of Honor, Dr. Wagner believes in the power of collaboration and connecting thought leaders from diverse disciplines across industry, academia, research laboratories and governments. In his role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Dr. Wagner empowers teams to pursue scientific breakthroughs in sustainable energy as part of the organization’s wider mission to ensure America’s security and prosperity.
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From EVs to new energy technologies to infrastructure, we sat down with Dr. Wagner for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of sustainable energy—from a scientific perspective.
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