#227 – Broc TenHouten | Intrinsic Power – A Better Level 2 Charger & Improved Energy Management for EV Charging

Building Better with Brandon Bartneck

Broc TenHouten is Co-founder and CEO at Intrinsic Power, a company that actively manages infrastructure in real time allowing for more chargers to run at higher power without expensive infrastructure upgrades.

Links:

• Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/buildingbetter/broctenhouten
• Edison Manufacturing Exchange: https://brandonbartneck.substack.com/publish/home\
• https://www.intrinsicpower.com/

Takeaways:

• The EV charging market faces significant infrastructure challenges.
• Intrinsic Power aims to triple the number of chargers at existing locations.
• Intelligent energy management is key to optimizing charging solutions.
• Understanding customer behavior is crucial for effective charging solutions.
• The current charging technology is outdated and needs innovation.
• A strong team is essential for developing differentiated technology.
• Being capital light helps in building a sustainable business model.
• The electrification movement requires localized energy solutions.
• There is a growing demand for distributed energy solutions.
• Collaboration and innovation are necessary to solve the charging infrastructure problem.

Broc TenHouten Bio:

Broc is an experienced technical leader with a general management background in the commercialization of EV technology. Broc was COO and chief engineer of Divergent 3D, developer of the 3D-printed 21C hybrid hypercar. He served as director of technology development at EnerSys Advanced Systems and led the engineering and industrialization of multiple electric vehicle and energy storage companies. Broc began his career at General Motors, where he held various positions in vehicle development. Broc has more than 50 vehicle technology patents issued or in process. He holds an MBA from the University of Michigan-Ross and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley.

About Intrinsic Power:

Intrinsic Power actively manages infrastructure in real time allowing for more chargers to run at higher power without expensive infrastructure upgrades.

Keywords

EV charging, energy management, electric vehicles, infrastructure, sustainable business, technology innovation, customer experience, distributed energy, CEO insights

Building Better

Building Better with Brandon Bartneck is focused on the people, products, and companies that are creating a better tomorrow, often in the transportation and manufacturing sectors. This show was previously called the Future of Mobility podcast.

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