Cruise's Approach to Cleaner Transportation for All

Date and Time: Wednesday, July 20: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Grand A-D

David Rubin

Head of Policy Research, Cruise

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SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

David Rubin is the Head of Policy Research for Cruise, a provider of all-electric self-driving vehicle services. As part of Cruise’s Government Affairs team, Dave leads Cruise’s engagement with research centers, universities, think tanks, and policymakers to advance analysis on the ways in which autonomous, electric, and shared mobility can improve transportation. In his role, Dave works with both government and NGO stakeholders across key policy areas impacted by self-driving technology - the environment, road safety, congestion, accessibility, and equity.

Prior to joining Cruise in January 2019, Dave worked for over six years at the strategic advisory firm The Asia Group, based in Washington, DC. In that capacity, Dave supported U.S. companies in the transportation, energy, and aerospace industries navigating political risks and developing market entry campaigns across the Indo-Pacific. Prior to The Asia Group, Dave worked at Logistics Capital & Strategy, a management consulting firm focused on the transportation sector.

Dave has spoken at a variety of transportation policy fora, including the TRB Annual Meeting; TRB's Conference on Advancing Transportation Equity; and the E-Mobility Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference. He currently serves on the Board of Charge Across Town, a non-profit focused on driving EV adoption across the U.S., as well as the Board of the Electric Vehicle Charging Association.

Dave holds a Masters of Arts in International Affairs from Johns Hopkins SAIS, with a focus on International Economics and Energy, Resources, and the Environment. Dave also holds a Bachelors of Arts in International Service from American University.

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