Conferences

Keep pace with the technology and market development of advanced vehicles and the batteries that will power them! Advanced Automotive Batteries (AAB) hosts two conferences annually, AABC Europe and the International AABC, with both events attracting professionals from the hybrid and electric vehicle world and the three tiers of the battery supply chain. Both the quality of the conference program and the networking opportunities at AABC are unrivaled in the advanced automotive battery industry!

With its outstanding agenda and dynamic networking events, AABC Europe is hailed as the "must attend" battery conference in Europe. AABC Europe 2013 will be held in Strasbourg, France, June 24-28, with a program focused on the activities and needs of European automakers.

“The Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC) is consistently one of the best, and best-attended, battery-related events. Dr. Anderman and his team at AAB have been able to recruit the top speakers and session chairs.”

Ted Miller, Ford

“In terms of a continuously high standard of presentations and attendees from both cell manufacturers and OEMs/Tier One companies, AABC is the best battery systems conference.”

Uwe Wiedemann, AVL

“The best automotive battery event in the world – the networking opportunities are only rivaled by the consistently high quality presentations at the conference.”

Stefan Debruyne, SQM

“Outstanding speakers and presentations…great, great conference!”

Elise Keddie, California Air Resources Board

“I appreciated the ability to get at the core of technical, commercial and market outlook issues of the technology, in a well balanced mix of presentations from battery customers, producers, prognosticators. Well done.”

Joe LoGrasso, General Motors Corporation

“The best conference yet… This is the place to come to hear the voice of the auto battery industry.”

Jeffrey Oren, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Reports & Consulting

Gain clarity on the complex issues of the rapidly expanding market of electrifying vehicles. Dr. Menahem Anderman provides technology and market assessments to international clients and government agencies including the U.S. Senate, the California Air Resources Board, the National Research Council, the U.S. Department of Energy, and others. As the world’s leading independent expert on advanced automotive batteries, Dr. Anderman is routinely quoted in news and business journals including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.

Assessing the Future of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles: The xEV Industry Insider Report, Dr. Anderman’s comprehensive report is based on his on-site interviews with senior battery technologists and business development executives at 15 global automakers and 25 of their current and prospective battery suppliers. Published May 2013, it includes a detailed assessment of the current status of Li-Ion battery technology, including design, performance, durability, safety, and cost, and prospects for improvement.

Dr. Anderman, founder of Advanced Automotive Batteries, has directed development programs for high-power nickel-based and Li-Ion batteries as well as electrochemical capacitors. His corporate experience ranges from materials research, cell design, and product development, to battery-product application, market development, technology and business assessment and general management.

“Dr. Anderman is one of the most knowledgeable people I have met in the battery field, particularly with regards to automotive applications. He exhibits a rare blend in his deep understanding of the technology and the markets. He is a consultant of the highest value.”

Richard A. Clark, Morgan Advanced Materials and Technology

“The EV-PHEV Opportunity Report is beneficial for all levels from Executive to R&D Engineer. Dr. Anderman provides a unique perspective after gathering input from all of the players in the industry. With the PHEV and HEV market poised for growth in the coming years, this report is beneficial for those looking to get into the action as well as individuals and companies that are already established.”

Steven Clark, Chrysler Group LLC

“Our team studied Dr. Anderman's report very carefully and found it to be well written, carefully researched, and accurate with respect to the technical and commercial details. Moreover, his forecasts were well supported and very convincing.”

Dr. Eric Wasmund, Inco Special Products

“I was very pleased with the content and transparency of the Report.”

Joep Huijsmans, Shell Global Solutions International