Under The Hood: Automotive Storytelling
Behind every automotive innovation lies a human story. Hosted by Stéphane Lagresle, founder of The Storytelling Tribe, this podcast reveals how industry leaders translate complex technologies into compelling narratives. Through conversations with automotive executives, discover practical frameworks for making automotive innovations relatable and meaningful. For executives, product leaders, and marketers transforming mobility through better communication.
Under The Hood: Automotive Storytelling
Episode 8 - Claudio Geyken, RIDERgy: Smart energy revolution for EVs
⚡ THE ENERGY REVOLUTION DECODED
In this episode of "Under the Hood: Automotive Storytelling" from The Storytelling Tribe, we connect with Claudio Geyken, CEO and Co-founder of RIDERgy and multilingual energy visionary, to explore how AI-powered software is revolutionizing electric fleet management and creating the missing link between automotive innovation and energy transformation.
🎯 KEY INSIGHTS
Traditional Grids vs. Smart Fleets: The Infrastructure Challenge
Claudio reveals how existing electrical infrastructure wasn't designed for EV charging demands, creating circuit-breaking risks, and how intelligent software bridges this gap through cloud-connected optimization.
The Software-Defined Energy Revolution
Discover how "software-defined energy" parallels software-defined vehicles, creating seamless integration between automotive and energy sectors through AI-powered predictive analytics and real-time control systems.
The V2G Transformation: From Consumer to Prosumer
Learn how Vehicle-to-Grid technology transforms EVs from energy consumers into grid-supporting assets, enabling automatic energy arbitrage that benefits both fleet operators and the broader energy ecosystem.
💡 PRACTICAL TAKEAWAYS
- Start with Smart Metering: Implement 15-minute interval metering to unlock energy cost optimization opportunities for your fleet operations
- Leverage Existing Assets: Maximize utilization of vehicle batteries for grid services instead of investing in additional stationary storage infrastructure
- Think Circular Economy: Optimize charging schedules to extend battery life and maximize asset utilization across your entire energy ecosystem
- Engage Regulatory Bodies: Actively participate in industry associations to influence policy development that enables innovative energy management solutions
🌟 ABOUT YOUR GUIDE
Claudio Geyken brings 20+ years of energy systems expertise spanning six universities across five countries. Former founder of Community by InnoEnergy (connecting 10,000+ changemakers), Climate Reality Leader, and advisor to European Commission initiatives. Currently leading RIDERgy's mission to accelerate electric mobility through AI-powered energy optimization, with clients including Audi and backing from Total InnoEnergy.
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"Under the Hood: Automotive Storytelling" – Where technology meets narrative, and mobility's future is told through visionary voices.
"Under the Hood: Automotive Storytelling" uncovers the human narratives driving innovation in an industry that impacts lives worldwide. Hosted by Stéphane Lagresle, this podcast explores how the power of storytelling ultimately connects technology to humans.