The Role of AI in Electric Vehicle Charging

The Role of AI in Electric Vehicle Charging

Author: Brave Software June 25, 2025 Duration: 30:04

Diego Pareschi, Global Product Line Manager for EV chargers at ABB, discusses the rapidly evolving field of EV charging technology, focusing on the intersection of user experience, data analytics, and AI. He highlights the role of AI and machine learning in enhancing charging solutions, and the importance of collaboration with local governments to facilitate infrastructure development.

Key Takeaways: 

  • The current challenges of EV adoption and the need for accessibility and standardization
  • Insights from his work developing the racing technology used by all teams in the Formula E racing series
  • Bold predictions for the future of seamless, intelligent charging solutions

Guest Bio:
Diego Preschi is the Global Product Line Manager for EV fast chargers at ABB eMobility. With a background in automation and control engineering—what we might now call industrial AI—Diego has spent the last 15 years designing cutting-edge products for the energy and e-mobility sector. He's passionate about accelerating EV adoption through innovative, user-centered charging solutions, powered by data and AI insights. One of his standout creations, the Terra 360, was named one of TIME magazine's Best Automotive Technologies of 2022.

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