How cars are shaping the future distributed energy system

Energy Transitions

Feb 12 2026 | 00:19:35

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Show Notes

In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, former CEO of Volkswagen and current Board Chair of The Mobility House, Herbert Diess, explains why people can't underestimate the role of cars in the energy transition.

In this episode you will learn more about:

Why decentralised solutions hold so much promise when it comes to solving energy transition challenges;
Investing in solutions that are practical and make good business sense;
Why Herbert Diess believes it's time to go all in on e-mobility;
How to overcome the barriers to e-mobility, including antiquated mindsets;
The Mobility House and some of the exciting projects the team is working on;
Why innovation and agile start ups will drive sustainable energy transformation.

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