WindEverest Corporation

WindEverest Corporation

Author: collide. December 17, 2024 Duration: 52:01

Ever thought about how to make EV charging smarter and greener? Wind Everest is turning wind energy into a game-changer for electric vehicles, and Robert Rolnik is at the helm of it all. Picture an app that works like a weather report for wind power, letting you know the best times to charge to slash carbon emissions by up to 90%. Texas might be just warming up to EVs, but with 7-8% of new car sales already electric, the potential is massive. Robert’s path from telecom engineer to cleantech innovator is packed with insights, from tackling the quirks of Texas’ deregulated electricity market to figuring out how EVs can help stabilize the grid. Wind Everest isn’t stopping at personal cars either—think fleets, delivery services, and even military vehicles. It’s innovation with a side of saving the planet.


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00:00 - Energy Tech Startups
00:16 - WindEverest Overview
06:06 - Wind Energy & Electric Vehicles
09:47 - Robert Rolnik's Background
11:36 - Software Development Journey
14:32 - Griddy vs. Renewable Energy Plans
20:00 - Legal Aspects of 100% Renewable Energy
25:00 - Ad: Energy Tech Nexus
27:30 - EV Drivers' Perspectives on ION Energy
31:39 - Electric Vehicle Subsidies
34:51 - Addressing Range Anxiety
39:50 - WindEverest's Business Model
43:14 - Houston's Energy Tech Ecosystem
48:05 - Contacting Robert Rolnik
49:00 - App Release Timeline

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