Chris Cardé has been on the leading edge of automotive innovation, from building some of the world's first plug-in hybrids in the late 90s to steering Google’s automotive products, launching groundbreaking tech like Android Automotive OS. At Mercedes-Benz, he fused luxury with technology, spearheading connectivity and infotainment systems. Now, leading HeyCharge as Founder and CEO, Chris is revolutionizing EV charging in urban and rural environments with HeyCharge's SecureCharge technology, overcoming cost and connectivity barriers and accelerating the deployment of reliable, internet-free charging solutions for the EV era.