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#247 Could EVs + Demand Response Solve Grid Flexibility? | Joseph Vellone (ChargeScape)


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What’s up, everyone! 

Today we’re sharing an episode with Joseph Vellone, the CEO of ChargeScape — a Joint Venture between Ford, Honda, BMW, and Nissan. 

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As the grid continues to buckle under the pressure of ever-increasing demand, it’s more important than ever to find ways to manage the existing load. 

However, it’s not all bad. One of the main demand drivers might be the core solution to these demand problems—namely, EVs, when paired with smart charging software. 

You see, all these EVs are essentially backup batteries. Currently, not all are equipped with bi-directional charging, but most new vehicles hitting the roads are. 

So, not only can a smart charging software, managed by utilities, alleviate demand on the grid, it can also pull energy from the vehicles when the time is right (again, when the hardware capabilities are present). 

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This fundamentally shifts our perspective on vehicles. Instead of a cost center, it could earn you money by purchasing cheap energy, or charging on solar for free, and selling back to the grid at peak demand times. 

This is the type of utopian future we work towards — and the best part, it’s becoming reality in front of us. 


Topics 

**01:35 Revolutionizing EV Charging

**05:21 Joseph Vellone's Journey in Renewable Energy

**07:47 The Unique Opportunity at ChargeScape

**12:00 Transforming the EV Charging Experience

**13:30 Make Money w/ Smart Charging

**18:04 The Future of EVs + Renewable Energy

**20:03 Building a High-Performance Team

**23:10 Managing Startup Intensity Without Burnout

**25:58 How to Successfully Sell to Utilities

**28:50 The Benefits of Having Automakers as Strategic Investors

**31:17 The Role of AI in ChargeScape's Strategy

**33:44 Understanding EV Industry Backlash

**37:59 Resilience of EV Charging Amid Political Pushback


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**Joseph Vellone | ChargeScape

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