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Q: Please could you briefly explain your role, involvement, and experience with regards to EV batteries?
Paul Haney (PH): I am the Energy Storage Concepts Technology Manager and over the last six years I’ve managed a small team on HV Batteries working together with the University of Warwick under the HVM Catapult improving our modelling, testing and manufacturing capabilities.
Q: Many OEMs are pledging to be fully electric by 2030/2035, in light of this what would you say we need next to ensure a mainly electric vehicle presence in the market in the UK?
PH: Our Reimagine strategy sets out our electrification pathway; Jaguar will be pure-electric by 2025, and all Land Rover nameplates will be available as BEVs by end of the decade. Collaborations and knowledge-sharing with industry leaders will allow us to explore synergies on clean energy, connected services, data and software development leadership, whilst our modular and simplified architecture strategy is a central component in our journey towards becoming an electric-first business.
Q: When it comes to the part of the battery life cycle you are involved in, what considerations need to be taken when it comes to the sustainability side?
PH: Proposed EU battery regulation will require OEMs to declare and deliver recycled materials in EV cells. We support a UK APC funded project with other OEMs called RECOVAS which aims to create a circular supply chain in the UK for EoL EV batteries.
Q: What do you think is the main area in the battery lifecycle that needs development to ensure a net-zero carbon lifecycle to match the 2050 target?
PH: Cell manufacture is energy intensive and so using clean electricity is key. Reduction of energy intensive metals such as cobalt and reduction of our logistics footprint is already happening.
Q: Regarding new technologies for battery use and operation, what would you say are the ones to watch for the future?
PH: Solid-state batteries do away with the volatile liquid electrolyte and open up the ability to deliver higher energy densities and potentially less need to manage temperature. The challenge is to robustly scale the technology and deliver the performance advantages.
Q: Why is it important for engineers to join the International EV Batteries 2021 conference?
PH: After the challenges of a global pandemic and adapting to new ways of working, the chance to grow our EV knowledge and capability should not be missed.
This year’s International EV Batteries conference will be taking place on 9-10 November 2021 at Kia Oval, London.
Join this conference to:
- Hear from battery experts from organisations including Toyota, Nyobolt, Arrival, Benchmark Intelligence, Warwick Manufacturing Group, Rimac Automobili, Advanced Propulsion Centre, Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company, Jaguar Land Rover, Magna Powertrain, Williams Advanced Engineering, Vertical Aerospace and UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC)
- Find out how specific challenges of integrating EV technology into bus, aerospace and hypercar applications are being managed by leaders in the field
- Plan for a more cost-effective, stable and energy-dense battery by hearing about state of the art battery cell chemistries and design, including developments with solid-state batteries
- Gain insight into the latest battery testing techniques and technologies to ensure an efficient and safe battery
- Learn best practice for thermal management of batteries to ensure optimal temperatures for safe and efficient operation
- Join the discussion through our in-person expert-led roundtables and our question and answer sessions with the speakers.
To book your place, please visit www.imeche.org/evbatteries.