Applications Stream
Advances in Automotive Power Applications
Implementing & Optimizing the Performance of Vehicle Battery Packs
March 27-28, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale Convention Center | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
OEM demand drives innovation for advanced lithium batteries for automotive applications.
Discover what components drive this innovation through accelerated discussion of R&D advancements that strengthens international cooperation in battery development. This conference track will address the critical issues facing application developers,
design engineers and system engineers as they work to overcome barriers to bringing products to market as well as improve the capabilities of existing products. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the key industry organizations from around
the globe on their strategies to finding success and how they are conquering the challenges of commercialization.
Monday, March 26
7:00 am - 4:00 pm Tutorial and Training Seminar* Registration Open
7:00 - 8:00 am Morning Coffee
12:30 - 1:30 Enjoy Lunch on Your Own
1:30 - 2:00 Networking Refreshment Break
4:00 Close of Day
*Separate registration required for Tutorials and Training Seminar.
Tuesday, March 27
7:00 am Registration and Morning Coffee
8:10 Plenary Keynote Sessions: Organizer’s Opening Remarks
Craig Wohlers, Executive Director, Conferences, Cambridge EnerTech
8:15 How Does the Electrolyte Change during the Lifetime of a Li-Ion Cell?
Jeff Dahn, PhD, Professor, Canada Research Chair, NSERC/Tesla Canada
Industrial Research Chair, Department of Chemistry, Dalhousie University
Jeff Dahn is recognized as one of the pioneering developers of the lithium-ion battery that is now used worldwide in laptop computers and cellphones. This presentation will examine how the electrolyte changes during the lifetime of the cell.
8:45 Uber Elevate - Powering an Electric UberAIR Future
Celina Mikolajczak, Director of Battery
Development, Uber
Celina Mikolajczak will be speaking about the Uber Elevate initiative and sharing vision for how vertical take-off and landing vehicles will change the world, as well as the energy storage needs required to power UberAIR missions in the years
ahead.
9:15 Networking Coffee Break
9:45 Organizer’s Opening Remarks
Craig Wohlers, Executive Director, Conferences, Cambridge EnerTech
9:50 Chairperson’s Remarks
Odysseas Paschos, PhD, Battery Technology Project, BMW Group
10:00 10:00 U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Battery Research Progress
Brian Cunningham, Engineer, U.S. Department of Energy
This presentation provides an overview of DOE vehicle battery R&D progress and the associated initiatives for accelerating commercialization. It also includes highlights of many significant research breakthroughs resulting from VTO-funded
R&D. A discussion of electric drive vehicle technology performance targets, gaps, and future research directions is also included.
10:30 On the Optimal Sizing of Batteries for Electric Vehicles and the Influence of Fast Charge
Mark Verbrugge, Director, Chemical and Materials Systems
Laboratory, General Motors
We are at a crossroads in terms of balancing two promising technologies: (1) higher energy density (Wh/L) and specific energy (Wh/kg) batteries, relative to today’s conventional graphite/metal-oxide lithium ion systems, and (2) fast-charge
capability, defined here as greater than Level 2 charging, or greater than about 20 kW. We present a simple model to assist in evaluating such matters as cell performance, cost, life, and fast-charge capability. * Co-Author: Charles Wampler,
Chemical and Materials Systems Lab, General Motors
11:00 Technology and Research for Safer and Longer Lasting Batteries
Tobias Glossman, Senior Engineer, Mercedes-Benz Research
and Development North America
The dropping cost of Li-ion cells enables more transportation applications to be electrified than ever before. The overall auto industry is working on the integration of batteries with high energy content. Safety and endurance are important requirements
especially for premium cars, high energy content and superior power do not satisfy the expectations. This talk will discuss some of the recent efforts in R&D toward higher safety and durability goals.
11:30 Commercialization
of a New Class of Additives to Improve Li-ion Abuse Tolerance
Steven Weiss, PhD, Founder, Xilectric Inc.
The emergence of ride sharing and autonomous vehicles will require batteries with improved durability. In this talk, Xilectric will discuss its newly-developed technology aimed at improving Lithium-Ion batteries’ cycle lifetime and abuse
tolerance. Xilectric’s work stems from the development of a new acidity framework and its vision of what it means to buffer Lithium-Ion electrolytes from changes in acidity. This technology helps with high voltage, high temperature,
and fast charge and has been shown to achieve a greater than 2.5 times battery lifetime increase for a variety of electrolyte and cathode formulations.
11:45 The Next Era in Li-Ion Batteries Begins Today with Nano-Coatings
Reuben Sarkar, MSc, MBA, Chief Product Officer, Forge Nano
Production ready nano-coatings can unlock the full potential of today’s Li-ion batteries providing greater capacity, longer life, lower cost, and faster charging along with a higher intrinsic safety.
12:00
pm Networking Luncheon
12:55 Networking Refreshment Break
1:25 Chairperson’s Remarks
Mark Verbrugge, Director, Chemical and Materials Systems Laboratory, General Motors
1:30 Perspectives and Challenges of Automotive Li-Ion Materials and Cells
Odysseas Paschos, PhD, Battery Technology Project, BMW Group
The development of e-mobility is at a tipping point with increasingly optimistic forecasts for the future market share of electric vehicles. This presentation will outline the potential and limits of present material concepts from a car manufacturer
point of view. In particular, it will address open issues to be solved in the future development of electric energy storage technologies for automotive applications.
2:00 Trends in Urban Mobility and BlueSolutions Opportunities
Didier Marginedes, Senior Vice President, Director,
BlueSolutions – Groupe BOLLORE
Urban mobility is one of the toughest challenges that cities face today as existing mobility systems are not responding to the new needs. Evolution of travel habits, demand for new services, speed and predictability, as well as evolving customer
expectations toward individualization and sustainability will require new mobility services. BlueSolutions intends to be part of this evolution with car-sharing services and public transportation solutions based on its battery technology
and systems solutions.
2:30 Extreme Fast Charge Capable
Batteries Using Silicon-Dominant Anode & Cell Technology
Benjamin Park, PhD, Founder & CTO, Enevate Corporation
Enevate's silicon-dominant anode (>70% silicon) and Li-ion cell technology utilizes a self-standing film without typical battery binder materials. Batteries using Enevate's anode offer extreme fast charge with high energy density, wide
temperature operation, and safety. Data will be shown along with analysis of other potential technology benefits for EV applications..
3:00 Grand Opening Dessert Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
3:45 Advancements and Challenges in Batteries beyond Li-Ion
Rana Mohtadi, PhD, Principal Scientist, Toyota
Over the past few years, there have been increasing interests in battery chemistries promising to overcome the limitations with existing lithium ion batteries. Namely, the limited energy density has been a key driver to revisit metallic systems
such as those based on lithium and magnesium metal. Although nascent in nature compared to its Li counterpart, advancements in technologies related to magnesium batteries have been reshaping our understanding of these systems. We will
address the opportunities and technical hurdles facing these technologies.
4:15 Porsche’s Technical Innovations for EVs in Production Vehicles through Motorsport Development Activities
Kenneth Gould, E-Mobility Technical Systems Engineer, Porsche Cars North
America
The relationship between motorsport activities, technical innovation, durability and refinement is fundamental at Porsche. As we move toward the electrically enhanced and full electric vehicle drive systems in production vehicles, it is important
to retain the performance and the "Fun to Drive" characteristics. We believe development for and participation in motorsport activities is the best way to achieve this goal.
4:45 Surpassing the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Fabio Albano, PhD, Vice President of Battery Systems, Fisker,
Inc.
This presentation will share Fisker’s battery architecture to achieve an 800V powertrain that can enable ultra-fast charging and energy density in excess of 230 Wh/kg at the system level. Such high energy density battery systems will
enable vehicles with range more than 400 miles, a necessary step for EVs to surpass current transportation technologies based on ICEs. We will also provide a glimpse at solid state battery technologies under development for the electric
vehicles of tomorrow.
5:15 Transition to Breakout Discussions
5:20 Interactive Breakout Discussion Groups
Participants choose a specific breakout discussion group to join. Each group has a moderator to ensure focused discussions around key issues within the topic. This format allows participants to meet potential collaborators, share examples
from their work, vet ideas with peers, and be part of a group problem-solving endeavor. The discussions provide an informal exchange of ideas and are not meant to be a corporate or specific product discussion.
TABLE 1: Lessons Learned from the Samsung Galaxy Note7 Battery Safety Events
Shmuel De-Leon, CEO, Shmuel De-Leon Energy, Ltd.
TABLE 2: Need, Status, and Future Prospects of New Battery Materials
Maximilian Fichtner, PhD, Executive Director, Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU); Managing Director, Energy Storage Group, Institute of Nanotechnology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
TABLE 3: Unmet Needs and Opportunities in Battery Diagnostics
Alexej Jerschow, PhD, Professor, Chemistry Department, New York University
TABLE 4: Silicon Anodes and Cells
Benjamin Park, PhD, Founder & CTO, Enevate
TABLE 5: High Energy Density and Improved Safety with Enhanced Current Collectors
Brian Morin, PhD, CEO, Soteria Battery Innovation Group
TABLE 6: Cell Manufacturing
Raf Goossens, PhD, CEO, Global Corporate Management, PEC
TABLE 7: What Do I Really Have to Do to Ship My Small Li-Ion Battery Globally?
Cynthia Millsaps, President and CEO, Energy Assurance LLC
TABLE 8: Preventing Costly Over-Design While Maintaining Safety
Chris Turner, CTO & Vice President, Inventus Power
TABLE 9: Consumer Product Safety
Douglas Lee, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, U.S. Consumer for Product Safety Commission
TABLE 10: SK Innovation’s use of IPR in SK Innovation v. Celgard
Grant M. Ehrlich, PhD, Partner, Cantor Colburn LLP.
TABLE 11: Electrolyte Developments: New Components and Approaches
Sam Jaffe, Managing Director, Cairn Energy Research Advisors
6:20 Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
7:20 Close of Day
Wednesday, March 28
8:00 am Registration and Morning Coffee
8:25 Chairperson’s Remarks
Rana Mohtadi, PhD, Principal Scientist, Toyota
8:30 Safety Testing and Simulation of Existing and Next Generation of Lithium Batteries
Ahmad Pesaran, PhD, Chief Energy Storage Engineer, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Cost and performance of existing lithium ion batteries have improved significantly. To make these batteries safe in electric vehicles, current solutions add extra cost, weight, and volume. NREL’s modeling tools evaluate the abuse behavior
of lithium batteries under overheating, overcharge, nail penetration, crush, and internal short circuit. In this presentation, we will discuss select results of using our testing and modeling tools for the existing lithium ion technologies
and how they could be applied to the next generation of lithium batteries.
9:00 A123’s Advanced Global Lithium Ion Cell Development for Low and High Voltage Automotive Applications
Patrick Hurley, PhD, CTO, A123 Systems, LLC
With the rapid global adoption of electrochemical energy storage for use in automotive transportation, safety has become a key focus. The adoption of Nickel-rich NMC cathodes along with novel Group IV anodes is pushing gravimetric energy densities
past 350 Wh/Kg. This presentation will discuss A123’s advancements in safety technology for high energy density applications for use in PHEV and EV technologies along with low temperature performance for 12 & 48V applications.
9:30 JCI’s 48-Volt Lithium-Ion Micro Hybrid Battery Enabling Optimization of Energy Generation and Consumption
Phil Shaw, Global Product Lead, Advanced Battery, Johnson Controls
This presentation will examine the advancements to JCI’s 48v lithium-ion micro hybrid and its optimization.
10:00 Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
10:45 12V Start-Stop and 48V Mild Hybrid LMO-LTO Batteries
Veselin Manev, PhD, Senior Technical Director, LTO Batteries
Technology, XALT Energy
The presentation outlines the significant accomplishment of XALT-Energy in LTO battery technology introducing this year LTO based battery products achieving 60,000 cycles at 100% DOD and room temperature and more than 10,000 cycles at
55oC. It will also review the application of said LMO-LTO technology achievements in development 12 V start stop and 48 V mild hybrid batteries meeting the USABC goals, including cold cranking 6 kW pulse power requirement at -30oC.
11:15 What Can the Automotive Industry Learn from Consumer Electronics?
John Wozniak, President, Energy Storage and
Power Consulting
The consumer electronics industry has been plagued by massive recalls over the past 12 years. The vast majority of these involve large, reputable cell manufacturers. The expected rapid growth in XEV applications, with hundreds or thousands
of cells per battery pack, raises significant concerns about safety.
11:45 Fast Forward to a Fast Charge Future
Renata Arsenault, Senior Researcher,
Ford Motor Company
The convergence of a number of disruptive technologies, steadily declining battery costs, and the connectivity that is changing every facet of our lives has thrust EVs onto the doorstep of mainstream adoption. Ford currently offers
a DC Fast Charge capable Focus Electric, and has recently unveiled ambitious plans for its future electrification portfolio. Widespread fast charging capability is one of the final frontiers that must be conquered in order to make
EVs fully competitive with their ICE counterparts. An overview of the DC Fast Charging landscape in the US and abroad will provide context for a closer look at the barriers that remain, technology status and needs, and the implications
for a society where fast charging stations abound and where EVs roam the roads in ever-increasing numbers.
12:15 pm Luncheon Presentation (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
1:30 Shep Wolsky Innovator Award and Tribute & Plenary Keynotes
1:45 Past, Present and Future of Lithium-Ion Batteries. Can New Technologies Open Up New Horizons?
Yoshio Nishi, PhD, Executive
Alumni, Sony Corporation
Mr. Yoshio Nishi is retired senior vice president and chief technology officer of the Sony Corporation. He graduated in 1966 from the Faculty of Applied Chemistry of the Department of Technology at Keio University in Tokyo and immediately
joined Sony, where he rose through the ranks to become corporate research fellow, vice president, and president of the company’s materials laboratories. In 1991 his team succeeded in the commercialization of the first lithium-ion
secondary batteries (LIB). In 1994 he received technical awards from the Electrochemical Societies of both Japan and the United States in recognition of his contributions to LIB technology. In 2014, Dr. Nishi was awarded the Draper
Prize by the National Academy of Engineering for pioneering and leading the groundwork for today’s lithium-ion battery. Since the early 1990s, LIBs were introduced into various mobile devices and we were reasonably confident
that our customers would be satisfied with their performance. Shortly afterwards, however, we noticed that there were some discrepancies between the performance we offered and that expected by our customers. Dr. Nishi will discuss
here what LIB users really require from secondary batteries.
2:05 Global Electrification and LG Chem
Denise Gray, CEO, LG Chem Power
Denise Gray is President/CEO of LG Chem Power Inc. (LGCPI), the North American subsidiary of lithium-ion battery maker, LG Chem (LGC), Korea. In this position, she has overall responsibility for the strategic direction, engineering,
and business development activities for the North American market. The majority of her professional career, nearly 30 years, was spent at General Motors in the USA. Director of Battery Systems Engineering, Director of Transmission
Controls Engineering, Director of Powertrain Controller Engineering, Director of Powertrain Software Engineering, and development of powertrain and vehicle electrical systems were her core engineering responsibilities. A review
of the current global trends in vehicle electrification and automotive battery technologies will be presented. This will be carried out highlighting LG Chem’s participation in the various segments from materials, cell and
cost points of view.
2:25 Addressing Key Battery Issues from a Thermodynamics Perspective
Rachid Yazami,
PhD, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Program Director, Energy Storage, Energy Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Rachid Yazami is a French Morrocan scientist best known for his research on lithium-ion batteries and on fluoride-ion batteries. He is the inventor of the graphite anode (negative pole) of lithium-ion batteries. In 2014 Rachid
Yazami, John Goodenough, Yoshio Nishi and Akira Yoshino were awarded the Draper Prize by the National Academy of Engineering for pioneering and leading the groundwork for today’s lithium-ion battery. In this presentation,
we will show how online thermodynamics data collection and processing addresses the SOC and SOH determination. We found a universal rule, which applies to all LIB tested at any SOH (ageing), that is the SOC is a linear function
of entropy and enthalpy. Linearity coefficients are LIB chemistry and SOH dependent. Therefore, the thermodynamics assessment method teaches on the type of cathode material and on the degree of anode and cathode degradation
as the battery ages.
2:45 Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
3:30 Close of Advances in Automotive Power Applications