EV business podcast helps companies, industry professionals and enthusiasts to discover, select and implement new electric vehicle technologies, innovations and systems. EV Business Podcast sessions are a mix of interviews with industry experts and topic and lesson guides on EV technologies, systems & services. It seems each day there is a new EV technology, service, acronym, or other information that is dramatically changing your business or job. In addition to learning cool stuff like personalized and emotional EVs - yes, this is for real – you will also discover new things you can do to improve EVs for your company, product, or job.
121 - In-Vehicle Gaming Business: How Vehicle Manufacturers can Create New Revenue Streams and Loyalty through Connected Gaming Services.
Vehicle manufacturers and connected service providers are seeking new ways to increase customer engagement, sell more digital services, and generate recurring revenues throughout the life of connected vehicles.
Studies of infotainment behavior show that users engaged in games can spend 3 to 5 times longer interacting with vehicle displays than users of traditional infotainment applications, creating new opportunities for subscriptions, advertising, premium services, and customer retention.
However, delivering successful in-vehicle gaming services requires overcoming several challenges including achieving low-latency gaming experiences through smart infotainment integration, convincing vehicle owners and passengers to regularly use and pay for gaming services, and implementing driver monitoring systems and safety controls that comply with regulations and prevent driver distraction.
Listen to this podcast episode to discover how OEMs and service providers are enabling fast and engaging in-vehicle gaming experiences, examples of how vehicle manufacturers encourage users to try gaming services and the results they are achieving, along with the key safety, monitoring, and compliance technologies required to keep vehicle occupants safe while creating new digital revenue opportunities.
Topics Covered:
In-Vehicle Gaming Platforms
Connected Vehicle Gaming
Gaming Revenue Opportunities
Passenger Entertainment Services
Smartphone Game Controllers
Low-Latency Gaming
Connected Vehicle Monetization
Automotive Gaming Platforms
Digital Service Bundling
Multiplayer Social Gaming
Driver Safety Controls
In-Car Gaming Integration
Vehicle Infotainment Gaming
Autonomous Vehicle Entertainment
Connected Gaming Service
22 Jun 2026
120 - Simplifying the EV Charging Experience for the Consumer
Podcast Host: Omar Riahi
Electric vehicle adoption is accelerating, but one barrier still frustrates drivers more than anything else. It is charging confusion. In this episode, we break down why EV charging remains unnecessarily complex, what the industry must do to fix it. From power levels, connectors, to charging apps, route planning, real-time station reliability, today's EV driver is expected to understand far more than they should, and we explore how simplifying the charging experience can dramatically improve consumer confidence, increasing sales and strength.
Topics Covered:
EV Charging Simplification
Charging Confusion Reduction
EV Driver Education
Charging User Experience
Charging Terminology Simplification
Connector Compatibility Awareness
Charging Speed Understanding
Color-Coded Charging System
Intelligent Route Planning
Real-Time Charger Availability
Charging Cost Transparency
Plug and Charge Experience
Charger Reliability Improvement
Cross-Network Charging Access
Consumer Charging Confidence Building
About Expert Guest Matt Teske:
Matt Teske is the founder and CEO of Chargeway, a software platform simplifying how drivers understand and use electric fueling. He has over 20 years of leadership and development experience spanning automotive branding, energy communication, and digital innovation. Matt has worked at Teske Designs, Drive Marketing Group, and SK Apparel, where he's led creative direction and brand strategy for major automotive and energy clients. He has pioneered consumer education in EV charging, developed an intuitive color-coded system for public charging networks, and advocates for clearer messaging between automakers, utilities, and consumers to accelerate EV adoption. His work continues to shape how the industry communicates electrification to mainstream audiences.
2 Jun 2026
119 - Connected Vehicle Services Business: The Future of High-Profit Automotive Revenues
Automotive OEM businesses are rapidly shifting from one-time vehicle sales toward connected digital services that can generate high-profit recurring revenues throughout the entire lifecycle of connected vehicles. Vehicle manufacturers typically earn only 4% to 10% profit margins from vehicle manufacturing, while digital services can generate margins approaching 70%. GM predicts that by 2030 it could earn more revenue from digital services than from vehicle manufacturing itself. However, OEMs, platform providers, and automotive technology companies face major challenges including rapidly expanding feature and service options, unclear monetization models, and the difficulty of getting vehicle owners and occupants to actively use and pay for connected services. Listen to this podcast session to discover the key types of connected vehicle services, surprising new revenue opportunities, and the emerging software-defined vehicle trends that are transforming automotive platforms into long-term high-profit digital service ecosystems.
Topics Covered:
Connected Vehicle Services
Software-Defined Vehicles - SDVs
Connected Vehicle Monetization
Digital Service Revenues
Paid Feature Activation
Subscription Services
In-Vehicle Advertising
Vehicle Data Monetization
Connected Vehicle Sharing
Connected Vehicle Platforms
Vehicle App Ecosystems
Connected Service Customer Adoption
Android Automotive OS - AAOS
Vehicle Cloud Services
Connected Vehicle Industry Standards
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