7.3 Electric Vehicle Battery Innovations | Online (5Hrs)
Welcome Sarah Burnett, Director of Membership & Foundation Development, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry
The Transition to Electrification: An Industry in Revolution Brett Smith, Consultant, Automotive Industry & Retired Research Fellow, Formerly of CAR Group The Automotive Industry is undergoing a remarkable and challenging transition to electrified vehicles. Brett will discuss how the changing product may alter the manufacturing and supplier structure in North America during the next several years.
Key Challenges Facing Automotive Battery Pack Designers and Obstacles in Creating a U.S. Lithium-Ion Battery Material Supply Chain Dr. Edward Buiel, Ph. D., President & CEO, Coulometrics Learn about key issues facing lithium-ion battery and materials manufacturing including: New LIB technologies that may enable a next generation of safer and higher energy density lithium-ion batteries; Cell-to-pack and passive propagation resistance considerations for automotive pack designers that may lean towards higher energy density LFP batteries and; Critical supply chain issues affecting the financial and technical viability of battery material manufacturing companies.
Charging Technology 101, powered by Phoenix Contact Dr. Nan Chen, Assistant Professor College of Engineering, Tennessee Tech University Not all chargers are alike…Level 1, 2, and 3 charging levels, different charge ports and plugs. Charging technology 101 will help answer your questions on how to "fill up" an EV automobile.
Powering the US Electric Vehicle Revolution from TN Malissa Gordon, Vice President for Government Affairs, Piedmont Lithium EV battery demand is expected to quadruple by 2025, increasing the strain on the supply chain. Today, most lithium-ion batteries and their raw materials are sourced from Asia, with a virtually non-existing supply chain in North America. Learn about solutions to this dilemma through advanced battery materials and manufacturing processes.
EV Boom in the Southeast Moderated by: Tom Ballard, Chief Alliance Officer, PYA, P.C. Robert Ferber, Jr., Chief Technology Officer, Xos Trucking Savannah Robertson, Drive Electric TN Director, East TN Clean Fuels Coalition Sam Wills, Regional Director, Tennessee Department of Economic Community & Development Although overall U.S. auto sales increasing just 3% last year, electric vehicle sales in the Southeast jumped 48%. Federal funding expected later this year could help expand charging development in the Southeastern states. Competition among Southeastern states for EV manufacturing investment and jobs is heating up and state policymakers and regulators would be wise to enable the most robust EV market possible. Despite these developments, the Southeast is still catching up with other regions of the country in terms of transportation electrification. Insights of Your Battery Production Line with AI Based Inspection Solutions Ryan Lilly, President, Senswork Inc. AI based inspection solutions are used to detect defects, anomalies, and other quality issues in products produced or assembled on production lines. AI bases inspection solutions help manufacturers to identify issues more quickly and accurately than traditional human-based inspections, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity.
Optimized Battery Manufacturing Processes Cade Webster, Specialist, Low Cost Automation, igus Manufacturers are challenged to safely and efficiently meet the demands of producing new electric vehicles and components. Retrofitting lines can be costly. Flexible robotic solutions can help manufacturers "do more with less" to meet customer needs. Learn about solutions such as adding a 7th axis to achieve a quick ROI. The size of EV batteries create a challenge in the assembly process. Retrofitting lines can be costly. Adding a 7th axis to enable movement along the length of a linear guide gives a smaller robot the possibility to perform the duties of a robot with a larger arm/reach.
EV Workforce Innovation Dr. Lyn Potter, Department Head, Engineering & Information Technology Division, Chattanooga State Albert Curtis, Professor, Engineering & Information Technology Division, Chattanooga State Similar to many other industries, EV businesses, both for automotive manufacturing and the supply chain, including batteries, are desperate for workers. It is especially crucial in this rapidly changing field, where employees are constantly learning new skills for new technology. Car manufacturers are providing hands-on learning opportunities for new workers as well as upgrading the skills of incumbent workers. Chattanooga State and other TBR institutions will meet industry demands with a new curriculum.
Building Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Moderated by: Rick Youngblood, Tennessee Automotive Manufacturers Association (TAMA) Drew Frye, Manager Commercial Energy, Tennessee Valley Authority Andrea Noel, Programs Supervisor, TN Department of Transportation Mark Finlay, Senior Energy Analyst, TN Department of Environment & Conservation A charging infrastructure is key to reaching the goal of half of all new vehicles sold being EV or plug in hybrids by 2030. The federal infrastructure package includes $7.5 billion to build a national network of charging stations but many questions remain on how this will be implemented. Experts will discuss charging options, standards, and the impact to transportation. COURSE DELIVERY Online
PREREQUISITES There are no prerequisites for this course.
COURSE LENGTH 4 Hrs, 45 Min
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