One of the most interesting ways in which EVs are accelerating the mobility-energy convergence is through virtual power plans, or VPPs. On the one hand, EV fleets aggregated as a VPP provide value to the grid by offering flexibility and balancing services. On the other, it allows fleet owners, operators and vehicle owners to benefit financially, reducing their charging bills or their lease payments. Johanna Izett from Hive Power joins the AI in Automotive Podcast to discuss the potential of aggregating electric vehicles as Virtual Power Plants, delivering benefits to the grid as well as to fleet operators. We also chat about Hive Power’s Flexo platform utilises AI to bring the idea to life.