Jamie Sheard

Our thanks to Nika Ptushkina for joining Jamie on the latest episode of our Take Charge 🔋⚡🔋 podcast With all the advancements on the technical side of battery development, its great to see people like Nika promoting and improving the human side too. Follow the links in the post below to learn more about her story and the impact Women in Batteries is have currently and the exciting plans moving forward. #battery #dei #womeninbatteries #voltafoundation #takechargepodcast

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🔋 Exciting Times Ahead for the EV Battery Industry! 🔋 According to recent insights, the electric vehicle (EV) battery industry is gearing up for remarkable growth in the United States and beyond. Projections suggest that over 200 new battery cell factories will be constructed by 2030 to meet the surging demand, with the market for cell components expected to soar to over $250 billion. Key highlights from the article include: ✅ Rapid Growth: The BEV segment is among the fastest-growing in the automotive industry, with the market for cell components set to expand by 19% annually until 2030. ✅ Opportunities Abound: A window of opportunity exists for suppliers, startups, and new entrants, particularly in Europe and North America, as governments and industries seek to secure supply chains and intellectual property. ✅ Government Support: Initiatives like the US Inflation Reduction Act and the EU Green Deal Industrial Plan offer subsidies and incentives to localize battery cell and component production, aiming to boost the growth of the battery industry and reduce emissions. ✅ Technological Evolution: Battery chemistries are expected to evolve significantly by 2030, driving innovation and investment in new technologies essential for enhancing battery performance. Exciting times lie ahead for the EV battery industry, but challenges such as market entry hurdles and the need for substantial funding must be navigated. Nevertheless, the potential for growth and innovation is immense, heralding a promising future for sustainable transportation. #ElectricVehicles #EVs #BatteryTechnology #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #LinkedIn #IndustryInsights 🌐🚗⚡

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https://lnkd.in/eaHigXe4 Toyota has just announced that their pioneering hydrogen fuel cell Hilux pickup project has moved into its final phase.Ten prototype Hilux vehicles, built by Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK are hitting the roads with zero tailpipe emissions. To support this innovative initiative, Fuel Cell Systems has built and supplied the Hydrogen Refuelling Truck – a mobile refuelling station that ensures seamless and efficient refuelling for these revolutionising vehicles, the company announced. Our collaboration with Toyota marks a significant milestone in advancing hydrogen technology. With five vehicles undergoing rigorous field testing and five others engaged in customer and public showcases, including at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, this project marks a major step towards a zero-carbon future. The fuel cell Hilux demonstrates Toyota’s dedication to sustainability. With an impressive driving range of up to 600 kilometres and enhanced payload and towing capabilities, this prototype is set to transform the pickup market. The launch of Toyota’s Hydrogen Factory Europe and their strategic approach to hydrogen commercialisation highlight the promising future of hydrogen in Europe. By 2030, Toyota anticipates Europe to be a leading market for hydrogen fuel cells, driving growth in mobility and power generation applications.

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CATL's announcement on their new zero-degradation BESS product has certainly caused a stir in the industry. I'm sure that was the intention! Whether a clever marketing trick (I think so) or indeed a remarkable breakthrough, it does highlight is how quickly battery innovation is moving forward. Better performing batteries will mean less total capacity needed overall (along with continued efforts in repurposing and recycling), so we can ensure the best tech is used where it's most needed and conventional tech can be more widely deployed in other applications. Surely a great thing for the clean energy transition, right? 🔋💚🌍 #batteries #energystorage #BESS #CATL #China

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What a triumph for innovation and UK industry! Let's celebrate the visionaries at Altilium, Nyobolt, Snapfast, and Volklec, the worthy winners of the Faraday Battery Challenge. These game-changers are wielding a robust £1.5m funding boost, catapulting their brilliant battery technologies from concepts to commercial reality. Each company stands on the cusp of accelerating our green transition, with Altilium's groundbreaking work set to give EV batteries a sustainable second wind. While Nyobolt is turbocharging the future with ultra-fast charging batteries, Snapfast is pioneering with its enduring and safe LTO technology. And not to be outshined, Volklec's innovative cylindrical cells are poised to rev up the UK's niche automotive sector. With each project set to scale new heights at the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, we're watching a bright future take shape, powered by home-grown brilliance and cutting-edge tech from abroad. As they venture from 'Lab to Factory', these trailblazers are not just crafting batteries—they're engineering a vibrant, electrified tomorrow. #Innovation #GreenTech #FaradayBatteryChallenge

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Would be interesting to see how Ecobat and Nissan Motor Corporation tackle the Electric Vehicle battery recycling challenge through this partnership. It's one of the main arguments I hear when talking to non #electricvehicle users! Do you know any other companies trying to solve this problem? #electricvehiclebatteries #electricvehicles https://lnkd.in/d_nwqHXY

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Major Layoffs in #Tesla #Supercharger Division #ElonMusk has announced the restructuring of #Tesla's Supercharger division, which has raised questions about the future of electric vehicle (#EV) charging networks, particularly in the UK. With Tesla being a major player in the charging infrastructure space, accounting for thousands of charging sites globally, this restructuring could potentially impact the UK's charging network landscape. Link to article in the comments

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The US battery landscape has been grabbing a lot of the headlines recently (understandably), but on this side of the pond, France has been showing that it can certainly pack a punch too! 🇫🇷🔋🤜 There's been a number of encouraging investment announcements in France so far this year, from domestic battery players doubling down on their industrialisation to international players choosing France for new R&D and production facilities. This should inspire and give confidence to wider Europe! #batteries #battery #france #investments

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Monthly Battery industry recap: May! 🌟 It's June tomorrow (although it doesn't feel like it in the UK 🥶) so let's recap some of the updates in the battery industry over the last month... 1) The race to #solidstate continues with companies like Toyota Motor Corporation, Samsung SDI and QuantumScape making substantial progress. 2) Redwood Materials has partnered with Ultium Cells LLC in the recyling of waste from #batteryproduction in the US. 3) Tesla has begun construction of a $204M battery production facility for the manufacturing of #EnergyStorage and Megapacks. 4) Verkor has received €1.3B in financing for it's new #batterycell factory in Northern France. 5) The Swiss start up 8inks has raised €3M in pre-seed funding round. 6) Morrow Batteries will commence mass production in Q3 at Norway's first gigawatt-scale #batteryfactory for LFP batteries. 7) Porsche Ventures has invested in South 8 Technologies for more weather resistant and cheaper battery technology. 8) Bedrock Materials has secured $9M in seed funding and establishes new R&D HQ in Chigaco. 9) Ionic Materials, Inc announced their new major expansion of their production facility in Utah. 10) Clarios has formalized a JDA with Sodium-Ion battery developer Altris AB. 💬Drop a comment below for any further updates & what is coming up in June!

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Now that #electricvehicles have entrenched their place in the #mobility market, improving the sustainability profile of the #EVbattery is next on the list. #Stellantis has made some interesting moves in that direction over the past couple of years, and it has just leveled up its game under a new partnership with #CEA, the #French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission.​ Why Is The CEA Searching For A New EV Battery? If you’re wondering why a research institution with “Atomic Energy” in its name is searching for a new, more sustainable EV battery, that’s a good question. #Nuclearenergy is a core element in the CEA’s mandate. However, the agency also covers #renewableenergy technologies, and its current portfolio is focused on combining the two resources in various ways for energy storage as well as power generation. Since electric vehicles run on electricity, energy storage and power generation assets risk suffering the knock-on effects of a world overrun with EV batteries in need of a charge. A new generation of resource-conserving batteries would help smooth out the kinks as more drivers switch to #zeroemission mobility. As explained by CEA Energy Division Head Philippe Stohr, the new partnership with Stellantis leverages the institution’s 25+ years of experience in lithium-ion battery research. “Our challenge is to speed up design and fabrication,” Stohr said in a press statement dated July 3. “We know that battery technology is poised for change,” added Stellantis Chief Engineering and Technology Officer Ned Curic. “While we don’t know exactly how it will change, we are committed to be at the forefront of this transformation.” Many Paths To The Perfect EV Battery Curic also emphasised that the company has established an EV battery strategy of “placing multiple bets and exploring various technologies,” including research partnerships with other institutions. It remains to be seen which institutions come out on top. Or, perhaps several new EV battery formulas will emerge in the Stellantis portfolio. One clue surfaced on January 12, when the Stellantis Ventures arm of Stellantis signaled its interest in #sodium-ion battery technology with a strategic investment in the French EV battery firm #Tiamat, which spun off from the French National Centre for Scientific Research in 2017. “Sodium-ion technology offers a lower cost per kilowatt-hour and is free of #lithium and #cobalt. Abundantly available sodium offers benefits in increased sustainability and material sovereignty,” Stellantis explained. Tiamat had previous won a Stellantis Ventures award last year, as one in a group of 11 “top-performing technology start-ups.”

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Powering the Future: The Interplay of EV Batteries and Chargers - https://lnkd.in/decr2J76 Through this course: ➡️ EV Battery Design & Charger Technology: Dive deep into the science behind these key components, from lithium-ion batteries to high-speed charging stations. ➡️ Understand the Applications of Sustainable Mobility: Explore how these innovations are shaping the future of transportation and paving the way for a greener world. 🌎 #EV #ElectricVehicles #BatteryTechnology #ChargerTechnology #SustainableMobility #GreenTech #FutureofTransportation #Energyedge #Training #Innovation #CleanEnergy #GreenTech #Sustainability #EnergyTransition

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Paul Kimbacher will be speaking at “get enspired! UK” Heinrich & Mortinger GmbH is looking forward to contributing to this gathering of investors next week, on June 11th in London. Drastically dropping FRR prices in the UK are prompting many battery investors to shift their focus to the market considered one of the most profitable for BESS optimization: Germany. Entering this market is complex. That's why enspired is bringing the leading industry experts from all project stages (financing, asset development, EPCs, regulations, revenue potential) directly to London to “enspire” British and other European investors. #batterystorage #getenspired #BESS #crossmarketoptimization

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Joint ventures are now a strategic approach to sustainability in the competitive EV market. A prominent example is the ACC - Automotive Cells Company (ACC), a joint venture formed in 2021 by Stellantis (45%), Mercedes-Benz AG (30%), and TotalEnergies/Saft (25%). ACC planned to invest approximately $7.6 billion by 2030 to establish three battery factories in the European Union (Kaiserslautern, Germany; Termoli, Italy; and Douvrin, France). The Douvrin factory started operating last year. However, the other two projects now face uncertainty as ACC is re-evaluating its strategy because of overly optimistic market projections. In this recent article, written by Aastha Mahanta, we tried to map the production scenario of EV batteries in Europe, the geopolitical factors in the picture, and more. Do give it a read. https://lnkd.in/g6RadKSG TotalEnergies Mobility Solutions, Saft, #electricvehicles #automotiveindustry

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EVA England has introduced its EV Drivers' Manifesto 2024, outlining the priorities that need attention to support the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The manifesto, developed through a series of workshops involving EV drivers, pinpoints the five essential areas for focus as the demand for EVs continues to expand: 1. Fairer charging costs. 2. Liberate charging provision. 3. Lower insurance premiums. 4. Enforce accessibility standards. 5. Democratise EV uptake and drive demand. James Court, CEO of EVA England, says: "This manifesto puts EV drivers themselves at the heart of future policy, and shows the way forward for the winner of the next general election. 92% of drivers are overwhelmingly satisfied with the EV experience, making the future of sustainable mobility such an exciting prospect." Fiona Howarth, CEO of Octopus Electric Vehicles EV, says: "With over 1 million EVs on UK roads, who better to help us shape future policy than those drivers experiencing it every day. We find drivers love the cars – from the smooth acceleration to the amazing tech on board – and of course, the huge savings on running costs. UK policy has encouraged investment in charging and made EVs more affordable through schemes like salary sacrifice. It’s great to see a clear list of asks from EV drivers shared today through EVA England." Read more on the EVA England website (link in comments). #electricvehicles #sustainability #evcharging

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