Dave Hurst is a mobility analyst with Ford’s Mobility Research group within Research and Advanced Engineering. His work includes conducting market and business model analysis for Ford’s smart mobility activities. Prior to joining Ford in 2016, Mr. Hurst was Director of Market Analysis for NextEnergy in Detroit and was Principal Research Analyst with Navigant Research. In both roles, he had responsibilities for conducting value chain research and industry analysis in electrified transportation, new mobility markets, and utility markets, including conducting primary research, secondary research, and developing strategies and programs to address market opportunities and challenges.