Gregory Weber

The National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization (SAC/TC114) is soliciting opinions on the recommended national standard Recovery of Traction Battery Used in Electric Vehicle — Echelon Use — Part 5: Battery Design Guide for Echelon Use (Draft for Comments). The deadline for submitting comments is set for 10 July, 2024. As new energy vehicles in the Chinese market gradually enter the retirement phase, retired batteries can still meet the requirements for various echelon (secondary) uses, such as in low-speed electric vehicles, as backup power source for telecommunication base stations, and in electrical energy storage. However, issues arise in these echelon uses because the design of power batteries originally did not consider end-of-life applications in terms of materials, structure, and interfaces. This results in challenges in disassembling retired batteries, barriers to their secondary use, or complex and costly processes, thus hindering the development of the secondary use industry and leading to wastage of resources and energy. https://lnkd.in/gjhSVZYW

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The National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization (SAC/TC114) is soliciting opinions on the recommended national standard Recovery of Traction Battery Used in Electric Vehicle — Echelon Use — Part 5: Battery Design Guide for Echelon Use (Draft for Comments). The deadline for submitting comments is set for 10 July, 2024. As new energy vehicles in the Chinese market gradually enter the retirement phase, retired batteries can still meet the requirements for various echelon (secondary) uses, such as in low-speed electric vehicles, as backup power source for telecommunication base stations, and in electrical energy storage. However, issues arise in these echelon uses because the design of power batteries originally did not consider end-of-life applications in terms of materials, structure, and interfaces. This results in challenges in disassembling retired batteries, barriers to their secondary use, or complex and costly processes, thus hindering the development of the secondary use industry and leading to wastage of resources and energy. https://lnkd.in/gjhSVZYW

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The National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization (SAC/TC114) is soliciting opinions on the recommended national standard Recovery of Traction Battery Used in Electric Vehicle — Echelon Use — Part 5: Battery Design Guide for Echelon Use (Draft for Comments). The deadline for submitting comments is set for 10 July, 2024. As new energy vehicles in the Chinese market gradually enter the retirement phase, retired batteries can still meet the requirements for various echelon (secondary) uses, such as in low-speed electric vehicles, as backup power source for telecommunication base stations, and in electrical energy storage. However, issues arise in these echelon uses because the design of power batteries originally did not consider end-of-life applications in terms of materials, structure, and interfaces. This results in challenges in disassembling retired batteries, barriers to their secondary use, or complex and costly processes, thus hindering the development of the secondary use industry and leading to wastage of resources and energy. https://lnkd.in/gjhSVZYW

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The Future of Roads

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Battery development doesn't rank in the top three technical challenges in the automotive industry. There's a lot of talk about Electric Vehicle battery development and the challenge it poses for the auto industry. Automotive companies have directed significant resources to battery manufacturers, who invest in researching, developing, and manufacturing better technology. Since you can't drive plugged into an extension cord, EVs are only as viable as their battery pack. So, a lot of time, energy, and resources have gone into improving batteries. There's no big surprise there. However, that doesn't mean battery development is completely solved or addressed. We still don't know enough about electrochemistry to accurately simulate a battery's performance and life. GM is now hedging their bets on green energy by heavily focusing on hydrogen fuels. Significant ethical concerns still exist over mining rare earth metals and the labor used to get those materials. Efforts to recycle batteries aren't mature by any stretch. Significant challenges exist. Yet, when we carried out research in the automotive industry, battery development didn't even make the top three technological developments expected to have substantial impact on business. Instead, findings show the top three developments are generative tech/AI/machine learning, at 52%; electric motor and drive, at 49%; and autonomous driving, at 48%. One reason batteries are not prioritized is the role of auto manufacturers in battery development. Battery development is generally delegated to a specialty set of companies or researchers in labs, and they've made many improvements to battery tech. Yes, there are exceptions. Audi recently announced its new battery platform. But in general, OEMs are partnering with experts in this field. Interestingly, electric motors and drives DO fall within auto OEM's expertise. They haven't gotten the same attention yet, so there's a lot of space to improve electric motor performance, efficiency, and weight. There are multiple ways to optimize electric motors and drives. Auto companies can examine their in-house design and see what still needs to be optimized to maximize battery life. Improvement opportunities include: - Improving performance by using lighter materials and integrating cooling technologies - Gaining efficiency by optimizing motor design - Gaining efficiency by improving power electronics to reduce energy consumption As always, I'm interested in getting your take on this topic. Do you find the electric motor ranking surprising? Are we seeing a split between OEMs with some developing core battery competencies while others eschew it? Let me know your thoughts. Follow Lifecycle Insights for #research and guidance on #digitaltransformation for #engineering and #manufacturing #executives. We'll be sharing more insights like this one from our interviews, studies, and publications. Stay tuned!

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Electric vehicles revolution or mobility still in evolution? This interesting read from Spectator covers everything- from slowing EV momentum and stagnant market share in some western countries, to rising pence-per-mile refueling costs for EVs in comparison to ICEs, to dumping of Chinese excess supply EVs in western markets. The EV buzz in recent years is based on two assumptions (1) they may be costlier to purchase but are cheaper to operate, and (2) they result in lower emissions and are environmental friendly. With both these hypotheses coming under scrutiny, what will the future of EVs look like? #EV #decarbonization #mobility

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Exciting news in the EV space! Rivian and Volkswagen are teaming up in a massive $5B joint venture. This partnership will merge Rivian's top-tier software with Volkswagen's global footprint, promising to speed up innovation and cut costs. Rivian's getting a $5B boost, with VW initially investing $1B. This deal is expected to revolutionize the EV market, making advanced electric vehicles more accessible and affordable. "From day one, we've been about pioneering technology," says Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe "This partnership not only expands our reach but also secures the capital we need to grow." Rivian's shares surged after the news broke, showing strong market support for this collaboration. Join the conversation on the future of EVs and semiconductors! #EV #Semiconductors #Rivian #Volkswagen #Innovation #SustainableTransportation #TechLeadership #ElectricVehicles #FutureOfMobility #CLevelExecs #EngineeringExcellence Let’s drive the future together! 🚗💨 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gQz7G4WZ

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Victors NOT Victims!...that's just one of the topics Bob Galyen and I talk about in this 15 minute conversation - recorded a few days ago at Battery Cells & Systems Expo. Our ambition was to give our audience, YOU, and EVeryone else in the Automotive Industry HOPE at this time challenging time. Bob has an extraordinary wealth of knowledge and experience - particularly in around batteries - with his lifetimes work in our industry particulalry augmented by spending 7 years as CTO at Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited - working alongside Founder Robin Zeng. He neatly alludes to 'the law of unintended consequences' in his opening remarks, a comment on recent actions that undoubtedly make progress for EVeryone around the world more fractious...when it really needs to be much more collaborative and pragmatic. A couple of sexeganarians LIVE onstage with an audience of young aspiring engineers, entrepreneurs, and exhibitors (sadly Bob forgot his cowboy hat btw) People, Process, Systems & Culture - we attempt to speedily suggest where we need to improve with all that! How long does it take to build a Gigafactory in China Bob?... Do you think WE can 'flip the script' here in Europe in regard to how China has progressed these past few years?... What drives your endeavour Bob - at almost 70 here you are still full of energy and ambition?... THIS is why I love my job so much in that I get to hang out with truly inspiring people of real substance - and given how degree's of separation work when it comes to networking - ALL of my friends you see popping up here come from joining the dots up on LinkedIn...from Simon Moores to Bob Galyen from Bob to Jack Cheng and Robin Zeng, and from Michael O'Hara to Luca de Meo as just a few recent examples of that! And one more thing!... ALL of what Bob and others shared with me at the event last week sets me up perfectly for a few days in Munich at Reuters Events 'Automotive Europe' - so thank y'all for your ideas and inspiration...we need ALL the help we can get at this time! #automotive #innovation #electricvehicles #china

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I had to repost this. Who doesn't love a father/son story, especially in the automotive industry (talking from a very biased point of view). But this story is actually quite an important one, especially with so much noise and fear that AI is coming to take over the world and leave humans jobless. The story of Walter and Lou LaPlante at Ford Motor Company shows the incredible impact of human creativity in innovation. AI is designed to extend human abilities. In automotive manufacturing, AI systems improve efficiency and quality control, allowing for real-time defect identification and optimising production. However, these innovations still rely heavily on human expertise to interpret and implement AI solutions effectively. In automotive manufacturing in particular, the importance of human creativity, problem-solving, and the ability to make nuanced decisions should never be underestimated. Identifying areas of inefficiencies, and designing systems to enhance/speed up the learning curve/process is invaluable in innovation and adapting to new challenges. AI is a tool that works on information given. If we give it bad information, it will give us bad results. The human side is critical. As we continue to integrate AI into automotive manufacturing, it is important that we acknowledge and leverage the unique value of the human workforce. It is the same as a partnership, each side brings it's own expertise; creating a strategic partnership helps to improve, efficiency, quality, and innovation - and it is exactly the same with AI! This tech shift is the same as the transition from legacy automotive design to software-defined vehicle architecture. Just as roles have evolved in this transition, humans are not replaced, they just need to adapt. Adopting new opportunities in software and innovation requires us to shift our mindset, up-skill, and re-skill. If we do this, we can enjoy the full potential of technological advancements and stay ahead of the curve and not get left behind! #ElectricVehicles #AutonomousDriving #Automotive #SoftwareDefinedVehicles #Manufacturing #AI

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Jeffrey (Jeff) Cote has retired as the president and CEO of Sensata Technologies as well as stepped down as a member of the board of directors. The board has appointed Martha Sullivan as interim president and CEO and has established a search committee to identify a new, permanent chief executive. Sullivan has been a director on Sensata’s board since 2013 and was the company’s president and CEO from 2013-‘20. Additionally, following a “constructive dialogue” with activist Elliott Investment Management L.P., Sensata has appointed Phil Eyler to the board, giving the company 11 directors, 10 of whom are deemed to be independent. Eyler is the president and CEO of Gentherm, a thermal management and pneumatic comfort technology company operating in the automotive and medical industries. Eyler will serve on the CEO search committee when he joins the board July 1. Further, Sensata has entered into a cooperation agreement with Elliott as well as an information-sharing agreement to facilitate ongoing dialogue between Elliott and the board. The cooperation agreement contains standstill, voting and other provisions. Elliott Partner Marc Steinberg and Portfolio Manager Austin Camporin, CFA stated: “As Sensata’s largest investor, we believe the company is on the path to substantial shareholder value creation. We thank Jeff for his leadership, and we are highly confident in Martha’s ability to guide Sensata through this transition. In addition, we believe Phil Eyler will bring fresh and relevant perspectives to the board. Sensata’s strategic sensor portfolio positions it to benefit from ongoing secular tailwinds, and we believe that, as Sensata executes on its plans to improve performance, shareholders will benefit from this multi-year value creation opportunity.” #aftermarket #autoparts #autocare

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In the summer edition of #springs Magazine 2024 I a writing an article about the EV Automotive Market in US and the implication of the use of Springs in the future. If you follow the podcast below you will find accurate insights from Derek Kaufman

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V2G charging is the smartest thing from EVs in the future which lets EV owners charge overnight at off-peak rates and then sells power back to grids at a profit during peak hours....Bi-directional tariffs are underway in many parts..... finally Cheaper bulls and optimal grid balancing !!!

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Detroit Rocking with NFL Draft and getting ready to open up its world class Mobility Innovation District anchored by Ford Motor Company's Michigan Central and Newlab: like a magnet attracting rare elements- today in Newlab lobby new tenant HAAS Alert showing it's deployed pioneering V2X Safety Cloud which connects First Responder vehicles and civilian drivers- millions of vehicles Stellantis and more.... making our roads safer using existing cellular infrastructure. We can't wait to be safer and consistent with the mission of the Detroit Mobility Innovation District- startups and early grow companies show US tomorrow today. Think about this: All of our Trillion Dollar Companies had founding CEO's running startups first. Apple Meta Alphabet Inc. NVIDIA Microsoft Amazon That's the magic in Motown today. Detroit is the Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) .

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How to escape a submerged car on #GoodMorningAmerica. In today's age of autonomous vehicle technology, it's surprising to learn that most cars are not equipped with sensors that instantly detect submersion. Imagine a sensor that could automate the lowering of windows and expedite the 9-1-1 dispatch of rescuers. #lidar #radar #camera #Automotive #Technology #911Dispatch AWOS Technologies + ROADMEDIC® Intelligent Crash Data Network

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