The energy grid isn't ready for electric vehicles, but IoT can help. Nick Tumilowicz, Director of Product Management at Itron, joins Ryan Chacon on the IoT For All Podcast to discuss the role of IoT in preparing the energy grid for EVs. They talk about the risks of not preparing the grid for EVs, IoT solutions for preparing the grid for EVs, EV heterogeneity, standardization in the EV industry, how the energy industry will evolve, and the future of energy and electric vehicles. Check out KORE Wireless Super SIM As Director of Product Management at Itron, Nick Tumilowicz leads the Distributed Energy Management business unit, accountable for global product development of demand response and DER solutions. Prior to joining Itron, Tumilowicz led global research and development at EPRI, accountable for transmission, distribution, and customer-connected energy storage research. He is a strategist and recognized expert in DER management, including solar, storage, and EV technology leveraging decades of unique industry experience to advance global markets toward a clean energy future. Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely, and reliably deliver critical infrastructure solutions to communities in more than 100 countries. Their portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters, and sensors helps customers better manage electricity, gas, and water resources. They help improve the quality of life, ensure the safety, and promote the well-being of millions of people around the globe. Itron is dedicated to creating a more resourceful world. Discover more about electric vehicles and IoT at https://www.iotforall.com More about Itron: https://www.itron.com Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nmtumilowicz/ Key Questions and Topics from this Episode: (00:00) Sponsor (00:37) Intro (00:47) Nick Tumilowicz and Itron (02:17) Role of IoT in preparing the grid for EVs (05:59) Risks of not preparing the grid for EVs (07:47) IoT solutions for preparing the grid for EV growth (10:06) The challenge of EV heterogeneity (11:41) Standardization in the EV industry (14:14) How the energy industry will evolve (15:39) Future of energy and EVs (18:08) Learn more and follow up Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwm​ Join Our Newsletter: https://www.iotforall.com/iot-newsletter Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all Check out the IoT For All Media Network: https://www.iotforall.com/podcast-overview