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Aug 6, 2025 Thomas Raffeiner, CEO of The Mobility House, pioneers technology that integrates vehicle batteries into the power grid, revolutionizing energy management. Jeroen van Hoof, PwC’s Global Energy Leader, shares insights on how businesses can adapt to renewable energy and embrace collaboration. They discuss the rise of bidirectional charging in electric vehicles, which enhances grid stability and offers cost savings. The conversation highlights the necessity of innovative solutions that connect the automotive and energy sectors for a sustainable future.
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Car Batteries Stabilize Energy Grid
- Electric car batteries can stabilize the energy grid by absorbing and releasing power to balance supply and demand.
- This new integration could transform how society manages energy reliability and renewable volatility.
Renewables Demand New Infrastructure
- Renewable energy is growing rapidly with solar and offshore wind becoming more competitive.
- Infrastructure investments and technology like AI and blockchain are essential to manage the volatile renewable grid.
Early Electric Grid Integration Struggles
- Thomas Raffeiner started Mobility House in 2009 with a vision of zero emissions at zero cost.
- Initially, neither car makers nor utilities saw electric cars as a grid solution until renewables and EV adoption grew.