Stellantis is a global vehicle manufacturer based on companies in the automotive business since 1896. The company is pushing forward the transformation of automotive mobility towards sustainability with a special focus on keeping mobility affordable. Electrification of the portfolio is progressing and requires battery solutions with sufficient raw material supply and a minimized impact on the environment. The talk is going to  provide an update of the battery strategy which has meet goals sustainability and affordability.

One of the enablers of mass EV adoption is the increase in C-rate charge capability, usually at the expense of energy density and durability. There are many candidates to push the boundaries of such trade-offs and increasing the so-called technology readiness level may require the joint efforts of multiple collaboration partners. This presentation will share some steps of a collaboration featuring the dominant-silicon anode from Enevate thanks to a partnership with LGES

This presentation will provide an overview of the above cell-makers’ planning, especially covering both the technical comparison, market, and product segmentation to show the future development in Asian xEV LIB manufacturers.

Experiences and conclusions from in-house developed Battery Management System for multipack solutions for heavy trucks and buses. Our findings of the BMS system to support external developed and compiled SW packages, such as cell algorithms for specific cell types. Challenges and experiences regarding interfaces, performance, speed and flexibility. Improvements in finding deviations and implement solutions faster. Release to customer while fulfilling process requirements such as cyber security and functional safety.

Ultra-fast charging is the last hurdle to widespread EV adoption. Most automobile users around the world do not have access to an overnight charging location or facility. Charging as fast as refueling an automobile that runs on petroleum fuel is a clear objective for vehicle OEMs and battery makers alike. Enevate will update its progress in enabling this goal including results showing all-silicon fast-charging cells in different form factors. Enevate will also show updates describing progress in commercialisation and practical demonstration of its cell technology.

The diversification of electric platforms will determine the next phase in eMobility transformation. To meet diverse relevant customer needs, future BEV powertrain requires differentiated platforms, mainly driven by battery and cell technology. Multi-chemistry powertrain platforms will play a pivotal role, enabling OEM and suppliers to introduce innovation across classes and build competitive advantages across range, charging speed, and costs.

To ensure customer trust in electric mobility, it is essential to prove that battery technology is at least as safe as engines. This is reflected in regulations which mandate thermal runaway early warning, battery fire prevention, and passenger protection against battery vent gases. Venting units play an important role in reducing the negative impact of thermal runaways and to comply with safety regulations. In addition, new battery cell chemistries and pack designs require differentiated safety concepts. This presentation will provide an overview on current challenges and solutions for venting units as important components in holistic battery pack safety concepts.

The EU battery industry is under pressure. Recent geopolitical challenges hamper the investment climate and its competitiveness. The work started by the European Battery Alliance to stay ahead of competitors will only succeed if decision-makers acknowledge the change of paradigm in global trade and embrace the changed rules of the game. It is therefore paramount that industry and policy-makers act jointly to complete and future-proof the EU’s regulatory toolbox with an accelerated action plan.

Battery systems are complex systems with the battery cell as the core technology of the system, but then integrated with multiple subsystems, including mechanical, thermal, and battery management systems (BMS). This presentation will look into the different subsystems that contribute to the overall battery system performance and opportunities for improvement in next-generation battery systems. Battery system trends in the industry will be evaluated and discussed.

Today different crush tests are defined, with the disadvantage to observe only the local damage by the intrusion. By contrast, dynamic tests stress the whole battery. In order to protect the crash center from unexpected events, it could be interesting to crash the battery system with a drop tower. Fire could be handled here in a safe environment. A further advantage is that the whole battery will be monitored with a high-speed 3D measurement system during the crash.

The proprietary dry coating technology DRYtraec enables solvent-free battery electrode coating with significant cost reduction potential. Results of the application of this technology for the production of electrodes for LIB (NMC, LFP, Graphite), Li-S, and SSB at a prototype scale (20cm wide tandem coatings at 10m/min) will be presented.

Testing electric vehicle (EV) batteries guarantees their safety, performance, and durability. Nonetheless, EV battery testing confronts a range of data-related challenges. These encompass high data volumes, intricate data synchronization, the preservation of data integrity, the effective visualization and interpretation of data, and astute data management over the long term. Join us to explore the significance of tackling these challenges within EV battery testing as it becomes pivotal in the “shift left” paradigm, ultimately enhancing the overall performance of batteries.