FYI: Rebecca Tinucci, a former key figure in Tesla’s Supercharging division, is set to accelerate Uber’s EV transition as their Global Head of Sustainability.
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Former Tesla Supercharging Head to Help Uber Transition to EVs
In a strategic move to bolster its electric vehicle (EV) transition, Uber has appointed Rebecca Tinucci, a former senior leader from Tesla, as their new Global Head of Sustainability. Tinucci’s extensive experience in electric mobility may prove vital as Uber looks to enhance its sustainability initiatives.
### Rebecca Tinucci Joins Uber
Rebecca Tinucci, who formerly served as the Senior Director of the Supercharger program at Tesla, has accepted a role at Uber, as reported by Bloomberg. She will officially commence her duties on September 16. Reporting to Uber’s Senior Vice President of Mobility, Andrew Macdonald, Tinucci is set to drive forward Uber’s sustainability goals.
“After many conversations with great people about my next steps, I was still struggling on where to land and how to be truly impactful,” wrote Tinucci in a LinkedIn post. “Then, Andrew Macdonald emailed me about joining Uber.”
### Advancing Sustainability
Tinucci expressed her enthusiasm for Uber’s focus on sustainability, highlighting parallels with her work at Tesla. She extended a shoutout to Drew Baglino, Tesla’s SVP of Powertrain and Energy, noting that Uber’s team shares a similar dedication to sustainability.
Tinucci is committed to aiding Uber’s shift towards clean energy, emphasizing that the company sits at the crossroads of autonomy, EVs, and robotics—technologies poised to revolutionize the world in the coming decades.
### A Career Marked by Milestones
During her tenure at Tesla, Tinucci made significant strides. Her contributions included:
– Overseeing the early rollout of V4 Supercharging hardware.
– Leading a $100 million agreement with British Petroleum for EV charging infrastructure.
– Spearheading the Destination Charging program.
– Playing a key role in mass adoption of Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), earning her a spot on Time Magazine’s 100 Climate List.
Despite her achievements, Tinucci was among those let go in April during a restructuring at Tesla, which impacted much of the Supercharger team. Although Tesla rehired some personnel, including Max de Zegher as Director of North American Charging, Tinucci was not brought back.
### Conclusion
Rebecca Tinucci’s move to Uber signals a renewed commitment by the ride-sharing giant to lead in the adoption of electric vehicles and sustainable practices. Her expertise from Tesla will likely be instrumental as Uber strives to become a leader in the clean energy transition.
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By William Kouch, Editor of Automotive.fyi
