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Agenda 2022

Economic Landscape
Market & Industry Review
Cost Reduction and Efficiency
Research & Innovation
Manufacturing Processes
Technological Advancements
DAY 1: MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2022
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1010 RISE OF EVS - WHY IS IT TAKING SO LONG?

- EV's are being adopted at a rapid pace only in certain parts of the world
- The US specifically, is only middle of the pack in terms of adoption. Why is that?
- How to predict future adoption of the technology
Ram Chandrasekaran
Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie
1010 - 1040 GENERAL MOTORS ULTIUM ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGY

- GM’s ULTIUM battery system is launching in the GMC Hummer, Cadillac Lyriq, and Chevrolet Silverado
- System architecture strategy, single-cell technology, wireless BMS operation, and future upgrade plans
- Case study: ULTIUM battery system implementation in the GMC Hummer - describing the performance results
Tim Grewe
General Motors
General Motors
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY AMERICASE LLC
1100 - 1130 MULTI-SCALE AND MULTI-PHYSICS SIMULATION TO OPTIMIZE BATTERY PERFORMANCE

- The performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries is correlated with the 3D microstructures of electrodes
- Molecular scale understanding of the transport of lithium ions in the electrolyte is key to developing the next-generation of Li-ion batteries
- Multi-scale simulation of a battery cell reveals the electrochemical performances of an electrode at its microstructure level
Reza Sadeghi
Dassault Systems
Dassault Systems
1130 - 1200 ALL SOLID STATE ELECTROLYTE BATTERY CELL DEVELOPMENT

- Looking at the advantages of an All Solid State Electrolyte (ASSE) battery over a liquid electrolyte battery
- Understanding the challenges of the ASSE battery development compared to a liquid electrolyte battery
- How to overcome the challenges of the ASSE battery fabrication process and prolong life cycles
Rashid Farahati
Schaeffler Group
Schaeffler Group
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIT BATTERY TECH EXHIBITION
1330 - 1400 DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMOTIVE WIRELESS BMS SOLUTION

- An overview of today’s BMS architectures
- Why go wireless? What are the challenges of wireless BMS?
- How does the Infineon solution overcome the challenges?
Scott Winder
Infineon Technologies
Infineon Technologies
1400 - 1430 EIS BASED BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - ADVANTAGES, CHALLENGES, AND STRATEGIES

- Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) is a non-destructive method of measuring battery impedance
- Strategies to address the challenges for state estimation as well as utilizing AI, multi-modeling, and Kalman filtering
- Advantages of EIS technology over others in early detection of failures in batteries
Tina Shoa
Cadex Electronics Inc
Cadex Electronics Inc
1430 - 1500 SILICON-SIMPLIFIED: THE ANSWER TO MANUFACTURING EV BATTERY OF THE FUTURE

- An introduction to silicon and its role in battery composition
- The limitations of current manufacturing processes that only add small amounts of silicon in the battery
- A look at the EV battery of the future - how silicon will power the next generation of EVs
Vincent Pluvinage
OneD Battery Sciences
OneD Battery Sciences
1500 - 1530 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY EWI
1530 - 1600 ENGINEERED THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIAL SOLUTIONS FOR E-MOBILITY APPLICATIONS

- Right choice to fit the right application and requirements between epoxies, polyurethanes, and silicones
- Topics facing TIM applications, how to address these when considering thermal conductivity and mitigation
- Beyond thermal conductivity, what other concerns besides thermal runaway and propagation?
Terence Kearns
WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH
WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH
1600 - 1630 HIGH SPEED LI-ION BATTERY INSPECTION USING CUTTING EDGE CT TECHNOLOGIES

- A broad overview on operating principle and types of Li-ion batteries
- A look at Li-ion battery production process and the allied inspection demands
- Automated high speed CT inspection for defects typically introduced during manufacturing
Jay Wood
Waygate Technologies
Waygate Technologies
1630 - 1700 PULSED-ARC WELDING OF BATTERY TABS FOR VEHICLE ELECTRIFICATION

- Difficult material combinations involve dissimilar metal welds of copper to aluminum, aluminum to steel, etc.
- Though welding processes have been developed for many of these combinations, all have some limitations
- Addressing these limitations by evaluating pulsed arc welding for several tab–battery material combinations
Tim Frech
EWI
EWI
1700 - 1800 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1010 BRINGING AMERICAN BATTERIES TO COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES

- Custom and standardized solutions to markets that have struggled to gain the attention of the largest cell makers
- A common platform for uncommon applications and case studies in transit buses and mining vehicles
John Warner
American Battery Solutions
American Battery Solutions
1010 - 1040 CHALLENGES AND BEST PRACTICES IN THE BATTERY SUPPLY CHAIN

- Automotive supply chain is the most complex in the world
- Battery supply chains must seamlessly optimize efficiency, agility, and resilience for effective customer service
- Looking at the challenges and best practices in overcoming them
Carter Lloyds
QAD Inc.
QAD Inc.
1040 - 1110 CRITICAL FACTORS FOR ENABLING NORTH AMERICAN LI-ION CELL MANUFACTURING

- Review of the past mistakes and critical measures for forward progress
- Elaborating on critical measures for future development and manufacturing
- Looking at case studies on safer and better cells
James Trevey
Forge Nano
Forge Nano
1110 - 1130 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY QAD INC
1130 - 1200 LITHIUM-SILICON: NEXT GENERATION BATTERY TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH-PERFORMING ELECTRIC VEHICLES

- Lithium-silicon battery technology enables transformational achievements in EVs
- Case studies of a 25% boost in EV-scale batteries and fast charging from 0%-80% in under 10 minutes
- Meeting customer demand with blueprints to rapidly scale for resilient global battery supply chains
Rick Costantino
Group14 Technologies
Group14 Technologies
1200 - 1230 ACHIEVING THE HOLY GRAIL FOR US-BASED BATTERY MATERIAL PRODUCTION

- Cell and battery manufacturers have made significant investment in US-based production plants
- Currently no battery material production capabilities exists in the US at a viable cost for profitability
- Unique microwave plasma production technology that can drive down battery material cost by as much as 50% and eliminate wastewater, lowering GHG emission and energy use by 70%
Chad McDonald
6K Energy
6K Energy
1230 - 1300 REGULATIONS FOR SHIPMENT OF DDR LARGE FORMAT BATTERIES

- Safety regulations for Lithium-Ion batteries have been enacted, focusing on safe storage
- Nuance between “Compliant” and “Containment” packaging and why it matters
- Preparation for the International Fire Code and its applications to the US market
Chris Egloff
Americase
Americase
1300 - 1400 NETWORKING LUNCH & RAFFLE DRAW
Quick Proposal
Key topics for 2022 :
- Electric vehicles economic outlook and industry forecasts
Understand the economic fundamentals and key market drivers for electric vehicles from a global perspective. - Exploring new battery technologies and battery management systems
Explore opportunities and make the business case for adopting new battery solutions to support next generation automotive applications. - Latest research in extending battery range for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles
Explore new innovations and assess the latest results from tests and trials in improving drive range and extending battery life for electric vehicles. - New manufacturing processes and technical know-how to achieve economies of scale
Deliver reliable and scalable production methods for adapting new battery technologies and solutions to meet the needs of automotive manufacturers. - Upcoming regulations and safety standards for the electric vehicle market
Hear from key regulators and classification bodies to ensure your products meet the requirements of new regulations and industry standards. - Manufacturer case studies on electric vehicles design and development
Gain insights from leading manufacturers and implement strategies that others in the industry are using to develop the next generation of electric vehicles.
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