E-Mobility

Andy Bartosh, Business Excellence Manager, Heliox

Jason Masker, Director of Solutions Architecture, Upstream Security

Panel:

• Michael Clauß, Senior Technical Consultant Battery System Development, IAV
• Jeff Samalot, Product Manager - Public Network, Electrify America
• Ben Mandel, Vice President of Market Development, L-Charge

  The global market for electric vehicles is burgeoning, but to achieve mass adoption, stakeholders must overcome numerous challenges, including transforming the charging experience. Consumers are demanding faster, smarter, more convenient, and environmentally friendly EV charging, and it is up to the industry to deliver.

• How will increasing demand for EVs impact the development and rollout of charging infrastructure over the next decade and beyond?
• Which technological innovations are most likely to shape the future of EV charging?
• When can we expect these technologies to become widely available and affordable?
• What are the potential environmental and economic impacts of these advancements?

Panel:

• Ben Playfoot, Segment Lead – Electrification, AVL
• Dr. Daniel Kern,Vice President Global Automotive Development, Novelis
• Dr. Kiran Govindswamy, Executive VP, Drivetrain, E-Mobility & Vehicle Engineering, FEV North America

NMC lithium-ion batteries dominate the electric vehicle market, but high production costs and limited driving range leave plenty of room for innovation. Opportunities for improvement include optimizing existing batteries and developing new chemistries and compositions to unlock game-changing performance. With additional factors like superfast charging and ease of recycling to consider, the mobility sector faces a significant challenge.

• What are the main challenges to creating better electric vehicle batteries?
• What is the scope for improving NMC lithium-ion batteries to achieve improved performance at a more competitive cost?
• What is the status of next-generation battery technologies, and which are showing the most promise?
• Which trend will dominate the future electric vehicle battery market – increased variety or consolidation?