Tim Jackson
Tim Jackson, a 30-year automotive industry veteran and former Colorado Automobile Dealers Association CEO, delivers a fascinating look at the past, present, and incredible future of personal mobility.” His recent book -Dude, "Where’s My Flying Car
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About
Tim Jackson has served 30 years in the automotive industry and 35 years in association management. Of those, 18 years overlapped as Tim served as president/CEO of the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), the trade association for 400 motor vehicle dealers across the state. At CADA, Tim produced the annual Denver Auto Show for 18 years, 2005 to 2023, the third oldest new car show in the country, which dates to 1902.
Tim has been a private pilot and aviation enthusiast since age 19. Tim was recognized in 2020 by Automotive News as an Automotive All-Star. In 2023, Tim became the 64 th honoree inducted into the Colorado Automotive Hall of Fame.
Tim published book in May that chronicles 120 years of advancements in personal mobility, “Dude, where’s my flying car? A fascinating look at the past, present and incredible future of personal mobility.” Tim has delivered over 70 presentations this year. Tim has advised local government officials and the business community about opportunities related transportation and mobility.
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Past, present, future of personal mobility – Flying cars are ready to take off
- 30-year automotive executive and 35-year association management career
- Former CEO (18 years) – Colorado Automobile Dealers Association
- Author of newly released book: “Dude, where’s my flying car? A look at the past, present and fascinating future of personal mobility”
Has delivered over 650 presentations covering personal mobility
Presentation highlights:
- Briefly covers start of bicycles, motorcycles, motor vehicles, vans, RVs and airplanes
- Essential nature of personal mobility
- Growing societal challenges with personal mobility
What’s ahead?
- Over 200 startups are developing electric Vertical Takeoff & Landing Vehicles (eVTOLs)
- Major aircraft manufacturers, airlines and automakers are investing in eVTOLs
- Some eVTOLs are being designed to fly autonomously, without a pilot
- Battery electric is the power source for eVTOLs
- Operational dates are expected for eVTOLs taking off as early as 2025
- Jet packs, passenger drones and flying cars (eVTOLs) – there are differences
Questions and answers for business leaders in the attendance:
- Where is investment money coming from?
- What are aircraft manufacturer motivations for developing and investing in eVTOLs?
- What are airline carrier’s motivation for investing in eVTOLs?
- What are automakers motivations for investing in eVTOLs?
- How will eVTOLs create safer air travel?
- How soon before consumers will buy, own, fly and park eVTOLs?