HIGHLIGHTS
- Strong technical expertise with focus in connected technologies and cyber security.
- Holds eight industry-recognized certifications in the technology field.
- Additional bylines at Popular Science
EXPERIENCE
Despite being a habitual car nut, Rob’s formal background in computer engineering—meaning he can build your car, and your computer (for the right price). The two industries are becoming related more now than ever before, and his fifteen years of expertise in cutting-edge tech lends to his reporting on tech-focused subjects from a distinctive perspective. Rob’s reporting focuses on how the automotive world is changing around technology, with a dash of enthusiast content sprinkled in to keep things fresh. He prides himself in praising legitimate emerging new car tech, and figuring out which are just bridges for sale in disguise.
EDUCATION
Rob holds a Bachelors in Computer Science, has eight industry certifications covering various areas of technology, and has ongoing postgraduate studies in cybersecurity at Purdue.
Words of Wisdom
Going fast sideways means you’re either having a really good time, or a really bad one. Wear your seatbelt either way.
NOTABLE WORK
- The Strange Story of John DeLorean's Snowcat Factory Is Even More Bizarre Than the DMC-12The Drive
- Toyota Made Its Key Fob Remote Start Into a Subscription ServiceThe Drive
- How the 3G Shutdown in 2022 Could Screw Your CarThe Drive
- How the Ford F-150 Lightning’s Chief Engineer Linda Zhang Brought the World an Electric PickupThe Drive
- Tesla's Cheap 94-Mile Model 3 Has Cost Canadian Taxpayers $115 MillionThe Drive
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Tesla Violated Workers’ Rights, U.S. Labor Board Complaint Alleges
By Rob Stumpf / Published Sep 1, 2017
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By Rob Stumpf / Published Aug 30, 2017
BMW Unveils Mini Electric Concept Ahead of Frankfurt
By Rob Stumpf / Published Aug 30, 2017
It Turns Out Cummins Has Been Working on an Electric Semi Too
By Rob Stumpf / Published Aug 29, 2017
Tesla Shows Love to Rural America, Promises Trans-Canada Supercharging in 2018
By Rob Stumpf / Published Aug 29, 2017
Why Are Electric Cars and Public Charging Like Hot Dogs and Buns?
By Rob Stumpf / Published Aug 28, 2017
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By Rob Stumpf / Published Aug 28, 2017
Volkswagen Rolls 150 Millionth Vehicle Off Production Line
By Rob Stumpf / Published Aug 26, 2017
Elon Musk Receives Approval to Extend 2-Mile Tunnel Under Los Angeles
By Rob Stumpf / Published Aug 25, 2017
Audi Working to Add Solar Panel Roofs to Future Electric Cars
By Rob Stumpf / Published Aug 23, 2017
Tesla Offering Sales Head Jon McNeill a $700,000 Bonus If Model 3 Hits Sales Goal
By Rob Stumpf / Published Aug 24, 2017
Tesla Model 3 Design Suggests Carmaker May Have Axed Plans For Ultra-Fast Charging
By Rob Stumpf / Published Aug 24, 2017