xEV Battery Technology, Application, and Market
30-31 January 2019 (Room: Auditorium Schweitzer)
Vehicle electrification is here and market expansion has started. Automakers are scrambling to develop the vehicles that will not only meet the upcoming stringent emission regulations, but also attract customers and provide viable financial return.
Developers are spreading their bets on multiple architectures, including mild and strong hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-powered electric vehicles. At the core of cost and performance is the battery. Consequently, battery developers are being
challenged to enhance performance, reduce pricing, and help automakers improve the vehicles’ value propositions. In this symposium, i) industry analysts will discuss vehicle- and battery-market trends, ii) vehicle and battery developers will
present the chosen battery designs and performance data from existing vehicles, iii) automakers will discuss vehicle development and energy-storage requirements, and iv) battery developers will present the latest achievements in meeting the various
xEV architectures’ requirements.
Final Agenda
Wednesday, 30 January
8:00 Conference Registration & Morning Coffee
8:40 Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Menahem Anderman, PhD, President, Total Battery Consulting, Inc.
8:45 Impact of the xEV Market Growth on Lithium-Ion Batteries and Raw Materials Supply 2019 –2030
Christophe Pillot, PhD, Director, Avicenne Energy
Today less than 1% of the automotive market is Electric Vehicle. With this very small market share, xEV already consume more than 60% of the total Li-ion battery production, more than 40% of the Cobalt production and more than 50% of the Lithium production.
With conservative xEV forecasts (5 Million EV sold per year in 2025), the impact on the Lithium ion battery market and supply chain will be huge.
9:05 The xEV Revolution – Will Customers Get on Board and the Battery Industry Behind It?
Stephanie Schenk, Senior Research Analyst, Advanced Industries - Automotive & Assembly, McKinsey & Co.
Nicolo Campagnol, PhD, Knowledge consultant, Battery materials expert, McKinsey & Company
Electrification is the most prominent trend of the four "ACES" trends that will revolutionize mobility. Driven by regulation, technology and consumer demand, EV sales have kept surging throughout 2018. Motivated by stringent CO2 and emission targets,
the industry has moved from a wait-and-see mode to one focused on “doing”. At the same time, customer familiarity and interest in EVs are increasing. All this is driving EV uptake in the coming years and, as a result, the demand for LiB.
The battery remains the key EV challenge for OEMs, customers and the society, therefore driving technological advancements and a ramp-up of battery production capacity. In this talk, we will share insights on xEV markets, the customer perspective
and the development of (European) cell supply and demand.
9:35 Chinese xEV Market Expansion: Opportunity or Challenge?
Mark Lu, PhD, Certified Senior Industrial Analyst, Industrial Economics & Knowledge Center (IEK), Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)
Driven by strong policies, the Chinese xEV market has captured over one half of the global market share and has attracted related international companies to consider the “Chinese strategy”. However, such rapid promotion has also caused some
difficulties. This presentation will point out each important issue and effectiveness in the Chinese xEV and related battery industries, and highlight the next possible steps of the Chinese xEV battery technical strategies.
10:00 Global & Regional Outlook for Plug-In Vehicles and Related Battery Trends
Viktor Irle, Market Analyst, EV-volumes.com
This presentation will give insight into detailed sales statistics around the world of plug-in passenger cars and heavy vehicles; which models and markets are growing fast vs the laggards, and also the outlook in the different regions. The presentation
will also use the sales data as an input to see the trends in battery demand, and which cathode chemistries are likely to grow in the future.
10:20 Coffee Break with Exhibit & Poster Viewing (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
11:10 xEV Market Expansion
Menahem Anderman, PhD, President, Total Battery Consulting, Inc.
This presentation will assess the expansion of the xEV market. It will show that while xEV market expansion is now unstoppable, the pace of growth for each of the of xEV architectures is tied to i) regional-government regulations, ii) battery and vehicle
technology and cost development, and iii) consumer eagerness. Predicting the growth of both the xEV market and the batteries that will power the vehicles is thus tied to anticipating development in the above three areas. We will attempt to provide
some likely scenarios and estimate the resulting battery and xEV markets.
11:35 Price Elasticity of Supply for Cathode Materials in a Fast-Growing Vehicle Electrification Scenario
Kurt Vandeputte, Vice President, Rechargeable Battery Materials Business Unit, Umicore
Vehicle electrification is growing at a healthy pace which translates into unseen growth rates of cell making. Consequently, demand for the different cathode materials is high which in turn leads to imbalances on the market for key raw materials like
lithium, nickel and cobalt. For all these critical materials the emerging battery industry will be the dominant downstream use. Since these materials contribute significantly to the total $/KWh-cost of the battery, it is critical to have good insights
in the fundamental characteristics of these respective markets. In this presentation current and future supply/demand balances will be discussed, price elasticity of supply scenarios and its consequences towards battery cost curves will be highlighted.
11:55 Q&A
12:20 Networking Lunch (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
13:30 Dessert Break with Exhibit & Poster Viewing
14:15 Chairperson’s Remarks
Matthias Ullrich, PhD, Manager, Traction Battery Technology Development Electric/Electronics, Volkswagen
14:20 Future Trends in Battery Electronics
Marco Thoemmes, Head, Development Electrics/Electronics HV Storage Systems, Audi AG
This presentation will discuss meeting market requirements and customer expectations, new electronic architectures for high-voltage battery systems, and how to overcome the new challenges to be faced.
14:40 Renault EV - Lessons Learned from Field Data Analysis, and Future Challenges
Bruno Delobel, PhD, Electrochemistry Junior Expert, Renault
The first Renault EV vehicle was launched in 2011 and a total of more than 150k EVs have been delivered so far. In order to better design future batteries and to anticipate battery usage, a deep analysis of the current customers’ usage is a
key point. This presentation will show the status from the field of i) durability, and ii) field experience usage. To conclude this presentation, we will focus on future challenges for electrified vehicles.
15:00 Batteries for Automotive – Roadmap towards Next Generation
Zin Park, PhD, Managing Director, Vice President, Samsung SDI Europe GmbH
Automakers are aggressively pursuing electrification strategies to respond to market changes. Samsung’s efforts are focused on: achieving higher energy density to extend the electric range, a more flexible design to provide solutions for every
vehicle segment, high-energy multifunctional modules that maximize the merits of prismatic cells, advanced built-in safety devices for high-energy automotive batteries, faster charging capability, and long-term R&D commitment.
15:20 Extreme Fast Charge Li-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Jarvis Tou, Executive Vice President, Enevate Corporation
The speaker will discuss a pure silicon Li-ion battery technology with binder-free anodes. Unique properties of cells made using this technology will be shown including energy density, extreme fast charge capability, and safety. Information will be
shown showing how the technology breaks down barriers to mass adoption of electric vehicles.
15:40 Refreshment Break with Exhibit & Poster Viewing
16:30 2025 xEV Battery Characteristics
Menahem Anderman, PhD, President, Total Battery Consulting, Inc.
While the fundamental cell technology and manufacturing processes have barely changed since their 1991 market introduction, Li-ion batteries have been on a continuous path of technology improvement and cost reduction. Their compelling characteristics
have made them the technology of choice for most applications including hybrid and electric vehicles. This presentation will explore how much further the technology can evolve and whether or not a shift to a different chemistry or a drastic change
in electrolyte, anode, or cathode composition are feasible in the next 8-10 years.
16:50 Heat Dissipation Research on LLTT (Longer Length & Thinner Thickness) Battery
Shiliang Zhou, PhD, Deputy Manager, SZD (Shenzhen Battery Development Center), Division 2 Battery Business Group, BYD Lithium Battery Co. Ltd., Kengzi Branch
We will present our recent developments on the LLTT (longer length and thinner thickness) prismatic cells. With more uniformed current distribution and better heat dissipation, our LLTT cells allow for fast charging with lower temperature rise, and
enhanced safety performance.
17:10 Incorporating New Technologies into the Development of HV-Batteries
Nikolas Sariyannis, Project Manager, ECI-BATT, AVL Deutschland GmbH
This presentation will provide an overview of the challenges existent in the development of small-batch serial development, a field with high potential to apply disruptive technologies and where it will be needed to use new development methods not
considered until now.
17:30 Q&A
18:00 Networking Reception with Exhibit & Poster Viewing (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
19:00 Close of Day
Thursday, 31 January
7:30 Registration Open
8:00 Breakfast Roundtable Discussions
Join your colleagues and fellow delegates over breakfast for a focused, informal discussion moderated by a member of our speaking faculty. A small group format allows participants to meet potential collaborators, share examples from their own work
and discuss ideas with peers. View Details.
9:00 Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Eckhard Karden, PhD, Technical Expert for Battery & Energy Storage Technology, Ford Research Aachen
9:05 Impact of New Vehicle Features on the Overall Electrical Power Consumption
Ludwig Brabetz, PhD, Professor, FB Elektrotechnik/Informatik, Kassel University
This prentation gives an analysis about the overall power requirements of conventional and new electrical functions within the 12V or 12V/48V supply system. In particular, it describes a statistical prognosis for the expected power distribution in
order to provide a database for the dimensioning and test of critical components such as batteries and alternators.
9:25 Application of Advanced Flooded Type Lead-Acid 12V Batteries – Development Cases from a European/Japanese Cooperation
Silvia Cazzanti, PhD, Product Innovation Manager, R&D, Fiamm
A preliminary overview of the FIAMM Energy Technology and Hitachi Chemical joint venture is presented focusing on the main strategies and perspective regarding to the European automotive market. Subject of the presentation is the joint development
of Advanced Flooded type Lead–Acid Batteries for 12V micro-hybrid vehicles. These technologies enable to save fuel consumption and CO2 emission, as well as enhanced reliability (robustness against undercharge issues). The progress made so
far through the integration of Hitachi and FIAMM technologies into advanced high chargeability LN-size batteries is presented showing the design features of the new joint design and performances results collected in terms of dynamic charge acceptance
and high temperature tests. These performances were then linked to the vehicle application through the execution of the WLTS test that reproduces the essentials of WLTP battery conditioning and cycle properties (duration and distribution of regenerative
pulses). The comparison in WLTS profile of the new developed battery versus the current EFB battery present in the market shows vehicle-level benefit generically, in a 2021 perspective of CO2 emission decrease to 95g/km.
9:45 Battery Selection for the Optimization of the 48V/12V Vehicle Power Net
Christina Antonius, PhD, Manager Requirements Analysis, Johnson Controls Advanced Power Solutions GmbH
Johnson Controls has explored the question of battery key parameters and interactions of subsystems. We will present two scenarios for the split of functions. On a lab bench a set up for the subsystems has been realized and different batteries and
combinations tested against a drive profile. The amount of power in both systems will be analyzed and discussed, also in regards of performance of the DCDC converter. An outlook on the appropriate optimization of the total system with respect
to battery sizing will be given and reviewed.
10:05 Advanced 48V Battery Systems – Requirements & Concepts
Christoph Fehrenbacher, Executive Director, European Technical Center, A123 Systems
Fuel economy and CO2 emission legislation are driving the adoption of 48V mild hybrid systems globally. Some vehicle manufactures with a portfolio of rather large and heavy vehicles have already publicly announced that they will roll out 48V across
the board for all non (PH)EV vehicles, other OEMs will likely follow. 48V mild Hybrid Electric Vehicles (mHEV) will become mainstream. The 48V battery system requirements are closely related to the mHEV system architecture (P0 to P4). Advanced
mHEV architectures in combination with increased 48V feature content are for example driving higher energy and power requirements for the 48V battery. This presentation will discuss battery system requirements, Li-ion chemistry options and battery
design concepts for advanced 48V Li-ion battery systems.
10:25 Coffee Break
with Exhibit & Poster Viewing
11:10 48V Battery Architecture of Continental and CALB
Dr. Klaus Greger, Head of Battery Engineering, Business Unit Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Powertrain Division, Continental Corporation
Beyond 2022 more than 50% of light vehicles powertrains will have some degree of electrification. Besides Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicles (mHEV) will be the most important
variants in the near future. The Mild Hybrid application is a very cost-efficient solution combining the goals of emission reduction while remaining high dynamic drive behavior. In the talk, Continental will present its battery platform solution
for all mHEV variants (P0 to P4) together with CALB as cell supplier. Focus topics will be thermal management, crush, current disconnect device and cell design.
11:30 Presentation to be announced
11:50 The 48V-System is the First Step Towards Completely Electric Powertrain
Arpad Imre, PhD, Powertrain Solutions, Engineering System Powertrain (PS/EPP), Robert Bosch GmbH
The 48V hybrid electric powertrain systems are affordable, have several benefits, new functions, and reduce the CO2 emission of conventional vehicles. Due to these facts, a huge number of the new internal combustion engine vehicles going to be equipped
with such low voltage hybrid powertrain systems. The influence of the HEV topology, car segment, drive cycle, various use cases and auxiliaries on the future battery solutions will be presented and discussed in this contribution.
12:10 Q&A
12:40 Networking Lunch (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
13:25 Dessert Break with Exhibit & Poster Viewing
13:55 Chairperson’s Remarks
Andreas Jossen, PhD, Professor, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Technical University Munich
14:00 The Influence of the Entropic Effect on Battery Performance
Andreas Jossen, PhD, Professor, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Technical University Munich
The reaction entropy while charging and while discharging within lithium-ion batteries depends on the state of charge and it has a significant influence on the battery characteristic. Next to the strong influence on the heat generation, it directly
influences the open circuit voltage. These effects can be used to measure the entropic coefficient, to do SOH diagnostics, but also result in inhomogeneities. The presentation will show how to measure the entropic coefficient, how it can be used
for SOH determination and possible effects within cylindrical cells that result in a reversible but also in irreversible aging.
14:20 Diagnosis of Li-Ion Battery Health with Nonlinear Frequency Response Analysis
Ulrike Krewer, PhD, Professor, Technical University Braunschweig
This talk demonstrates that nonlinear frequency response analysis (NFRA) is a highly potent method for analyzing the state of health of Li-ion batteries. The nonlinear dynamic method is sensitive to changes at electrode surfaces. After introducing
typical spectra and their interpretation, the potential of the method for monitoring and discriminating between aging processes in cells is demonstrated in the example of cycling-aged vs. Li plated cells: While in both cases the recorded EIS look
qualitatively similar, NFRA shows distinct qualitative features.
14:40 Mechanical Ageing of Jelly Rolls in Lithium-Ion Battery Cells
Egbert Figgemeier, PhD, IEK-12: Ionics in Energy Storage - Ageing and Lifetime Prediction of Batteries, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
In the current presentation the impact of inhomogeneous mechanical properties in a Lithium ion battery cell on degradation will be discussed. The roll of expansion and contraction of the jelly roll during charge/discharge-processes will be illuminated.
It will be shown how charge/discharge cycling contributes significantly to geometric changes of the electrode jelly roll and how the volume changes of the electrode layers play a significant role in degradation.
15:00 Q&A
15:15 Refreshment Break
15:30 Chairperson’s Remarks
Roland Matthe, Technical Fellow Battery System & Mgr Electrification Architecture, Engineering Propulsion Systems, Opel Automobile GmbH
15:35 Charging Infrastructure in Europe: Development, Trends, and Outlook
Johanna Heckmann, Senior Consultant, eMobility & Team Lead Charging, P-3
Charging infrastructure is an essential element of the electric mobility eco system. The development of the infrastructure network in Europe gained speed with new players, such as Shell and ionity, entering the market and with ongoing funding projects
and political expansion plans. Where are we standing? What are the latest developments, especially regarding high power charging along main traffic axes and what are the latest trends, that will influence the market? With relevant insights and
outlooks to the charging infrastructure in Europe, the proposal gives an impression of one of the most important requirements to make electric mobility a success: The availability and accessibility of appropriate charging infrastructure.
15:55 Transport Regulations for Lithium-Ion Batteries and the Impact on the Automotive Market
David Brennan, Assistant Director, Cargo Safety & Standards, International Air Transport Association
Transport regulators continue to look at the potential hazards, and risks, posed by the transport of lithium batteries. Air transport regulators, through ICAO continue work on the development of a standard that can be used to test batteries as prepared
for air transport to validate that the batteries do not pose an unacceptable risk. In parallel the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods is considering revisions to lithium battery classification to develop
a hazard-based approach to the classification of lithium batteries, and by extension to the transport conditions. This presentation will look at potential developments to revise the transport regulations applicable to lithium ion batteries across
all modes of transport with then a focus on air transport.
16:15 EV Wireless Charging Drives the Future of Mobility
Peter Wambsganss, Director, Business Development AIMM - Europe Region, WiTricity Corporation
WiTricity is focused on improving the EV ownership experience—no more cables, and no worry about charging. We also recognize that the future of mobility is electrified, autonomous and shared, and wireless charging is an essential enabler for
fleets of robotaxis where there is no driver to plug in. EV wireless charging is an enabler for broad consumer EV adoption, lowering our carbon footprint, and can act as a catalyst for Vehicle to Grid which is important for expanding renewable
energy sources. We believe that V2G will be a game changer for EVs as it transforms cars into energy management systems, and not just forms of transportation.
16:35 Q&A
16:50 Closing Remarks
16:55 Close of Conference
