Electric Vehicles: Advanced Battery Technology

Date: Tuesday 24^th February 2009
Venue: One Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London

Summary
Over the past year, electric vehicles have been backed with growing industry confidence as market technologies have advanced to create more viable vehicles. Although EVs are available today, the battery continues to be a crippling factor for getting these vehicles on the road with consumers. The future of electric vehicles relies on sophisticated battery technology that combat cost, range limitations, and durability. Breakthroughs in cell chemistry and battery management systems have shifted the range barrier, while predictions show future battery technologies capable of 250+ miles, faster charging and energy densities reaching as high as 400 Wh/kg. In a rapidly evolving industry, it is crucial to understand the key battery technology advancements and engineering breakthroughs.

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