TV personality, musician and US expert Thomas Seltzer joins us on stage at Nordic EV Summit 2025 

Thomas Seltzer is one of Norway’s most esteemed TV hosts. He is widely recognized for the hit series ‘UXA – Thomas Seltzer’s America’, which has become one of the most-watched documentary series on Norwegian television in recent years, attracting more than a million viewers.

In the series, Seltzer visits his first homeland to find out what has happened to it and his favorite dream, namely the American Dream. It was a journey that started in his old hometown in the so-called Rust Belt and ended at the family farm on the prairie in Kansas, where he has roots dating back to the 1870s.

Insights on climate, USA and global action

At the Nordic EV Summit Thomas Seltzer will share his insights and views on the situation in the USA. How will global climate efforts be affected by Trump, and will Elon Musk make him change his views on EVs?

We will discuss where the American project is headed. And we will ask him what he thinks it will take to inspire action on the climate crisis—in the USA, Norway, and in Europe.

A rock star and legend

For those in the know, Thomas Seltzer´s entertainment career started as a musician in the rock band Turbonegro, which he co-founded. His stage name is Happy-Tom, and the band is still active after releasing nine albums. As “Happy-Tom,” Seltzer’s onstage persona contributes to the band’s distinctive identity, which has captivated fans for decades. The band has influenced many other artists in the punk and rock scenes, and their theatrics and style have earned them a niche but passionate audience worldwide.

Don’t miss this session at Nordic EV Summit 2025!