Events & Reunions
Lyon & Bendheim Alumni Lecture: 2011: The Year Israel Begins to Lead the World in an Oil-Free Future
Sponsored by:
Tufts University Alumni Association
Tufts Hillel
Tufts Gordon Institute’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program.
Location:
Granoff Family Hillel Center
220 Packard Avenue
Tufts Medford/Somerville Campus | See Map
When: Wednesday, February 09, 2011, 6:30 pm (iCal)
Description
Mike Granoff, A91, is Head of Oil Independence Policies at Better Place and will be this spring’s Lyon & Bendheim Alumni Lecturer.
Better Place aims to reduce the world’s dependency on petroleum by providing the services and networks – such as battery switch stations and charge spots - necessary to support electric vehicles. As Head of Oil Independence Policies for Better Place, Granoff works with governments and industry to generate support and provide a policy framework to enable countries to covert from gas to electric powered cars. The company currently operates in Israel, Denmark, Australia and China. Additional pilot testing has begun in Tokyo, California and Hawaii. According to Deutsche Bank analysts, Better Place “has the potential to eliminate the gasoline engine altogether” and could be a “paradigm shift in the way vehicles and owned and fueled.” Mike will be speaking on the topic "2011: The Year Israel Begins to Lead the World in an Oil-Free Future."
About The Lyon & Bendheim Alumni Lecture Series
The Lyon & Bendheim Alumni Lecture Series at Tufts was established by JB Lyon, A85, and Tom Bendheim, A85. Alumni lecturers are chosen because they are leaders who have repeatedly proven themselves with tremendous achievements at the highest levels in their respective fields. The series mission is to bring prominent and successful alumni to campus to share their wisdom and experience with students. To learn more about the Lyon & Bendheim Alumni Lecture, including past speakers, visit http://www.tufts.edu/alumni/lyonbendheim/.
RSVP
Please register online by February 8.
(Kosher appetizers and refreshments will be served.)
Contact
For more information, please contact Shane Dunn at shane.dunn@tufts.edu in the Office of Alumni Relations.
