E273: Batteries on Wheels: The Future of Distributed Energy

Energypreneurs

In this episode, our guest is Steven Letendre, an economist and regulatory strategist specializing in distributed energy and vehicle-grid integration. Steven shares his deep insights into the emerging world of bidirectional EV charging, or V2G, a concept he has helped shape for over two decades. From the regulatory frameworks needed to support innovation, to real-world use cases like electric school buses and bundled EV-leasing models in Europe, Steven unpacks the transformative potential of "batteries on wheels."

We explore how EVs can not only consume but also supply energy to the grid, enabling flexible energy management, reducing peak demand, and even providing power to underserved communities. With vivid analogies and global case studies, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of mobility, clean energy, and entrepreneurship.

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