The transition to electric vehicles is essential to decarbonize the transportation sector which is currently a huge source of carbon emissions. This highly disruptive transition is picking up speed, and, in this session, we will review the market forces in play that are driving the transition to electric vehicles. The discussion will include technical, economic, political and regulatory issues that impact the speed of this transition to electric vehicles. It will also include how the electric grid that will power new electric vehicles will need to change and how electric vehicles will drive new smart homes and smart grid innovations.