104 – Connected EV Standards, Systems & Collaboration: How the Connected Vehicle Trade Association – CVTA Helps & Supports Companies and Professionals
The connected electric vehicle (EV) industry is fragmented, fast-moving, and often overwhelming for professionals and companies trying to keep up. In fact, this sector brings together a complex web of evolving technologies, regulations, and players—from software developers to automakers—all changing at breakneck speed. In today’s session, we’ll explore how this complexity creates major challenges: a lack of accessible education, missing technical standards, and limited collaboration across the industry. Tune in to discover how the Connected Vehicle Trade Association is stepping in to fill those gaps—empowering professionals to better develop, integrate, and implement EV vehicles, systems, and services.
Topics Covered
- Connected Vehicle Standards Development
- EV Industry Communication & Collaboration
- Affordable System Testing Tools
- Connected Vehicle Professional Training
- Cybersecurity and Insurance Integration
- Industry Summits and Workshops
- Global Trend Tracking Network
- EV Infrastructure Accessibility Gaps
- Strategic Visibility and Partnerships
- AI, 6G, & Future Connected Vehicle Readiness

Scott McCormick is the President of the Connected Vehicle Trade Association (CVTA). He has over 25 years of leadership and development experience in intelligent transportation systems, connected vehicle technologies, and mobility innovation. Scott has held key roles at organizations including the Automotive Multimedia Interface Collaboration (AMIC) and the VII Consortium. He has advised federal agencies, contributed to global transportation standards, and led public-private initiatives that bridge the automotive, infrastructure, and wireless industries. Scott’s work supports the development of open standards, educational programs, and collaborative networks essential to advancing connected and electric vehicle ecosystems.