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International VDI Conference -Automotive Batteries - Cells, System and beyond

Course number: 01KO961

  • Get to know and understand the complex automotive battery ecosystem and its impact on the industry.
  • Listen to in-depth technical presentations on the latest trends in automotive battery development, production and integration.
  • Benefit from numerous best practices.
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20. – 21. November 2024
Berlin
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The international VDI conference “Automotive Batteries - Cells, System and beyond” brings together leading experts from industry and science. This conference is organized for the first time by the VDI Wissensforum and focuses on the current challenges and solutions in the field of battery technology for vehicles. Decision-makers and specialists from all areas of the value chain will provide you with insight about the latest technical developments and innovative production and recycling concepts, amongst other things. You will also receive an overview of the relevant local and international regulations and standards. Use this unique platform to expand your expertise in a key area of future mobility.

The Drive of the Future is Electric

There’s one thing the experts agree on: the mobility sector also has to contribute towards achieving environmental targets. Electric drive systems will replace traditional petrol and diesel engines in the future. According to current discussions, battery electric drivetrains will play a dominant role. In some areas, such as bus and heavy goods transport, the use of hydrogen-powered fuel cell systems is also being discussed.
 

The VDI conference “Automotive Batteries - Cells, System and beyond” brings together stakeholders from the automotive sector who are involved in the development, production and integration of battery and fuel cell systems. Topics that will be discussed include new battery materials and cell formats, more efficient battery production processes and the recycling and reuse of materials. The conference will provide you with a comprehensive overview of leading manufacturers and suppliers’ future plans and offer you a wide range of opportunities to bring your own experiences to the table and shape this key area of mobility. The international VDI conference “Automotive Batteries - Cells, System and beyond” will be chaired by Philipp Rose, Director PwC Strategy.

Advantages

  • Get to know and understand the complex automotive battery ecosystem and its impact on the industry.
  • Listen to in-depth technical presentations on the latest trends in automotive battery development, production and integration.
  • Benefit from numerous best practices.
  • Network with leading experts, decision makers and professionals in the automotive and battery industry.

Main Topics

  • Battery Understanding explores the latest advancements and challenges in battery technology for emission-free mobility
     
  • Battery Costs examines how cutting edge technologies and new chemistries are transforming battery development and costs
     
  • Battery Maintenance focuses on innovations in battery design and maintenance strategies that enhance sustainability and performance.
     
  • Battery Performance explores advanced methods for enhancing battery performance through AI and innovative design strategies.
     
  • Battery Safety focuses on ensuring the safety and longevity of electric vehicle (EV) batteries through data-driven insights and material innovations.
09:00

Registration & Welcome Coffee

10:00

Chair’s Welcome and Opening Address

Dr. Philipp Rose, Director, Strategy&, Berlin, Germany

10:15

Potential in the Battery Value Chain

Prof. Dr. Achim Kampker, Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM), RWTH Aachen University, Germany

I. Battery Understanding - Cell Design, Technology and Development

10:45

One Fits All? What Is Really Necessary for Competitive, Emission-Free Mobility

  • Overview of mobility variants: BEV, PHEV, FCEC
  • The current situation with cell manufacturers
  • Which trends in cell development are currently visible
    Dr. Franz Geyer, Head of Technology Cluster, BMW AG, Munich, Germany
11:15

Battery Cell Design Revealed – Why Batteries Are Built The Way They Are

  • We will discuss different performance targets of battery cells like energy, power or fast-chargeability and how these are affected by material choice and cell design
  • We will illustrate the fundamental sensitivities of performance targets on specific cell design parameters by virtually designing and re-designing different cells and studying the impact on cell performance
  • We will reveal cell design trends of the market and derive fundamental cell design principles for cell design on target
    Dr.-Ing. Adrian Schmidt, Application Specialist Battery Simulation; Co-Authors: Dr.-Ing. Michael Schönleber and Dr. rer. nat. Lukas Wehrle, Batemo GmbH, Karlsruhe, Germany
11:45

Networking & Coffee Break

12:15

Trends on Automotive Battery Design - Findings from Empirical Data and Research Projects

  • Trends on battery formats, battery chemistries and cell design for automotive applications
  • Requirement-orientated battery designs: trucks versus cars
    Steffen Link, Competence Center Energy Technology and Energy Systems, Fraunhofer Institute for System and Innovation Research ISI, Karlsruhe, Germany
12:45

Session Panel

  • moderated discussion among the session speakers, focusing on the latest advancements in battery cell developments, design, and technology
13:15

Lunch

II. Battery Costs

14:45

Reducing Cost and Development Time of Battery Products with Artificial Intelligence

  • Key bottlenecks in battery production and EV development
  • A new form of Artificial Intelligence - Foundation AI models
  • Highly agnostic simulation of cell design, SOH, performance & quality
    Dr. Lukas Lutz , Co-Founder, Sphere Energy, Grossaitingen, Germany
15:15

How to make European-LFP a commercial success?

  • Development of relevant Performance KPIs of LFP-based battery cells
  • Material Cost Development with focus on LFP Supply Chain
  • Production Cost of LFP-based battery cells

Jan-Hendrik Bomke, Senior Manager, Strategy&, Berlin, Germany

15:45

Session Panel

  • moderated discussion among the session speakers, focusing on the battery costs and their impacts on the automotive industry
16:15

Networking & Coffee Break

III. Battery Maintenance

17:00

Increase Crash Resistance of More Sustainable Battery Designs

  • New Adhesive Tape Technologies in E-Mobility
  • Battery Performance: Cell-to-Pack (CTP) and Cell-to-Chassis (CTC); Maximized Energy Density, Structural Integrity and bonding strength
  • Battery Sustainability: Increased demand for efficient rework and repair solutions
    Jan Otto, Head of EV Battery Europe, Tesa SE, Hamburg, Germany
17:30

Maintainable Traction Battery

  • Exchange single cells in high voltage batteries
  • Compliance with battery passport regulation
  • Find new business models in successful application of the „R-Rules“
    Dr. Stephan Revidat, Manager Electrification Development - Battery; Co-Author: Simon Gellineck Senior Engineer Electrification Development - Battery, both Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany
18:00

End of conference day one

18:30

Get-together

At the end of the first conference day, we kindly invite you to use the relaxed and informal atmosphere for in-depth conversations with other participants and speakers.

IV. Battery Performance

09:30

AI Driven Development Methods for Improved Battery Performance

  • Battery health monitoring is essential for ensuring the performance, safety, and lifetime of batteries in electric vehicles and other applications.
  • Data analytics and artificial intelligence can help to accelerate the development cycles, reduce the testing and warranty costs, and optimize the operation and reuse strategies of batteries.
  • A comprehensive and standardized platform for transforming data streams into insights and decisions, with the integration of engineering expertise and domain knowledge
    Dr. Nikolaus Keuth, Head of Product and Solution Management; Co-Author: DI Gerhard Schagerl, Product Manager, both AVL List GmbH, Austria
10:00

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10:30

Networking & Coffee Break

11:15

Innovative Battery Solutions for Future-Proof Products

  • Pouch cells offer significant benefits that extend beyond common perceptions
  • Offering high-energy-density battery applications
  • Superior safety features and No Thermal Propagation (NoTP) capabilities
  • Demonstration of how we integrate ultra-high-performance pouch cells into modules and packs
  • Showcasing innovative approaches to customer collaboration and illustrating how these methods lead to optimal performance, enhanced sustainability, and reduced costs
    André Gronke, Head of Overseas Product Development, Farasis Energy Europe GmbH, Frickenhausen, Germany
11:45

Session Panel

  • moderated discussion among the session speakers, focusing on the latest advancements in battery performance
12:15

Lunch

V. Battery Safety

13:30

How Predictive Field-Data Analytics Enhances Safety, Longevity, and Performance of Electric Vehicle Batteries

  • Usage of field data to create valuable insights for electric vehicle operation
  • Early detection of potential safety issues, preventing failures and ensuring the safe operation of electric vehicles
  • Field-data based state-of-health estimation and prediction. Enhancement of longevity of electric vehicle batteries
    Marc Locke, Head of Customer Success, ACCURE Battery Intelligence GmbH, Aachen, Germany
14:00

Innovative Materials for Development of Safe Battery Systems

  • Introduction in risks of EV batteries and importance of battery safety
  • Development of various materials for battery safety
  • Application-related testing procedure for material evaluation
    Dr. Kim D. Kreisköther, PD Battery Solution / Specialist Battery Cell & System; Co-Author: Dr. Keon Lee, PD Battery Solution, Senior Manager PD Battery Solutions, both: Henkel AG, Düsseldorf, Germany
14:30

Closing Remarks

15:00

End of conference

Target Group

The VDI conference “Automotive Batteries - Cells, System and beyond” is aimed at engineers, researchers and technicians involved in the development and implementation of battery technologies in vehicles. It is aimed at specialists and managers from the following areas:

  • Manufacturers
  • Suppliers
  • Universities
  • Research institutes

Chairman

Dr. Philipp Rose, Director, PwC Strategy&, Germany

Opening Keynote

Prof. Dr. Achim Kampker, Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM), RWTH Aachen University: Potential in the Battery Value Chain



Exclusive evening event

At the end of the first day of the event, a delicious culinary offering awaits you at our evening event. End the day in a relaxed atmosphere and take the opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues, make new contacts and expand your professional network.

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Are you looking for an event where the relevant players in the field of battery technology for vehicles come together in one place? Would you like to receive valuable suggestions for your own battery projects based on practical examples? Then secure your ticket now for the international VDI conference “Automotive Batteries - Cells, System and beyond“.

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