For Heavy duty trucks, OEMs have shown mixed interest in their cathode selection for BEV applications. In North America and Europe, some companies leveraging their passenger car battery development have chosen layered-oxide cathodes, whereas others have chosen phosphate technology. China boasts the highest use of heavy truck BEV’s, with phosphate technology being the predominant choice. At Accelera, we’re investigating both chemistries and have developed products utilizing both. For on-highway truck applications, we have chosen phosphates as the chemistry of choice. Here we‘ll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these two popular technologies, and their associated future roadmaps.

This presentation will focus on Hyundai's trucks and its North America-focus on Class 8 applications. In addition, battery applications in Korea will be reviewed.

Heavy-duty electric trucks will continue to grow in breadth of application and market share in the coming years. Heavy-duty batteries are subject to long hours of use and harsh environmental conditions, with higher uptime expectations. Powertrain and battery weight and physical size are also key constraints. Functional safety, long life, and ability to be rapidly recharged are also requirements specific to battery cells for commercial vehicle applications.

School buses are the fastest growing electric medium-heavy duty vehicle segment today, with nearly 12000 buses committed across 49 states. The serviceable life of electric batteries for school buses and other medium-heavy duty vehicles depends on many variables. For about the first eight years of service, batteries are mainly impacted by the local weather, the routes they run, the types of chargers they connect to, etc. At about the eight to ten-year mark, once the batteries reach end of useful life in the vehicle, they typically could have about 70-80% of its original capacity intact. How can we ensure these batteries are fully used, like in a second life application, refurbishment, and recycling? What are the scenarios fleet owners must consider addressing the “messy middle” of disassembly, testing and transportation of used batteries? Learn how to make the most of today’s vehicle procurement opportunity to address future challenges from WRI’s senior manager of school bus electrification and battery circularity.

As heavy-duty fleets of trucks and buses electrify, operators face challenges in managing EV charging, coordinating operations and managing high electric bills. Charging reliability and the need to redesign operations from ICE vehicles to EVs add complexity. This talk will discuss how AI and machine learning solve integration, cost, and reliability issues in EV operations.

To address climate pollution and reduce the impacts of poor air quality on our most vulnerable populations, California has embarked on bold measures to increase adoption of zero-emission vehicles and equipment in many on- and off-road sectors. This talk will cover regulations in place and on the horizon that are compelling the adoption of zero-emission technology, and how the state is supporting it with incentives, financing, permitting assistance, and outreach.

Embark on a dynamic exploration of the emerging EV transition sector, revealing its precision in delivering power where infrastructure is demanded. Delve into the complexities of where, what, and when, discovering the daily unfolding 'hows' that form the building blocks of a scalable future. Uptime, security, and health take center stage in this transformative journey, shaping the path toward a sustainable and resilient commercial fleet transition.

This 2024 market update will cover key developments in commercial vehicle e-mobility, including market segment highlights and growth in H2 powertrains (and the implications for battery pack DVPR). We’ll review the US National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, including its forecasted impact on MHD charging and H2 refueling infrastructure, and assess if the PC/LT shift towards HEVs/PHEVs will create a battery surplus to meet commercial vehicle demands through 2030. Finally, we will review our forecasts from last year's presentation and see how they compare with actual results for 2024.

Auto Supply Chain & Technology’s Battery team in S&P Global Mobility will share its new proprietary market data and insights on global electric vehicle (EV) battery supply and demand, specifically in the heavy-duty market. Gabrielle will point out and discuss the unique challenges that face heavy-duty applications, and demonstrate how they are reflected in the market through the end of the decade.

For many heavy-duty applications, batteries must deliver very high-power discharge capability and a very large number of charge-discharge cycles. The IDEAL battery would provide these attributes and would also be capable of incredibly fast charge with minimal heat release, allowing almost constant up-time. Nyobolt is commercializing battery technology with the capability of fully charging in 5-10 minutes or less, with outstanding cycle life, for mining and material handling/robotic applications.

This presentation will provide an overview of advanced thermal runaway mitigation strategies applicable to energy storage systems in heavy-duty vehicles. The talk will begin with the fundamental mechanisms that cause thermal runaway propagation throughout a battery pack, then identify potential strategies to mitigate those hazards, and expand to include a discussion on the unique challenges and opportunities that can be incorporated into heavy-duty battery pack designs.

In this presentation, Mr. Goldman will discuss ABM's 10+ years of experience in vehicle electrification including recent case studies from New York City's MTA Transit Bus installations and the LAX 1200+ charger installation.  Also shared will be lessons learned from those experiences and over 30,000 port installations and how those are guiding ABM's future work in the design, installation, operation, training, and long-term maintenance of these medium and high-power charging depots for public and private fleets.   Mr. Goldman will also present how microgrids through ABM's subsidiary, ravenvolt, can support these stations using solar, batteries, and/or generators.

The energy storage market in Europe is undergoing significant expansion, driven by increased demand for sustainable energy solutions. This presentation will look at innovative technologies and supportive policies that are fostering growth and positioning Europe as a key global player in advancing energy storage solutions.

This presentation explores increasing the voltage level in commercial heavy-duty truck HV systems. We will showcase the benefits, such as improved efficiency, reduced thermal load, and increased design flexibility while enabling high-power charging. Furthermore, we will discuss the challenges, such as component design, availability, and safety considerations that are exacerbated as we push voltage levels higher in automotive applications.