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Everybody Gets an EV: How Do We Source Enough Batteries for Electric Vehicles and the Grid?

Wednesday, September 13, 2023
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Location: Titian 2301, Level 2, The Venetian
Storage EVs

Learning Level: 201: Applies to those with some experience who are looking to build on or enhance existing knowledge.
As demand for electric vehicles continue to grow, stakeholders will need to take the necessary steps to ensure the supply chain will be able to produce enough batteries to power them. What lessons on trade and manufacturing can be learned from other industries, like solar, to prepare for increasing demand? This session will define the current EV battery supply chain, its challenges, and the work being done to bolster it. Our experts will also investigate what challenges and opportunities a growing grid scale battery industry will have on EV deployment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of a robust supply chain for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and the challenges it currently faces. Explore the lessons that can be learned from other industries, such as solar, in terms of trade and manufacturing, to prepare for the increasing demand for EV batteries.
  • Gain insights into the current EV battery supply chain, including its key components, stakeholders, and potential bottlenecks. Explore the challenges that arise in scaling up battery production to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles.
  • Investigate the interplay between the grid-scale battery industry and EV deployment. Explore the challenges and opportunities that arise with the growth of grid-scale battery systems and their impact on EV adoption and integration. Discuss strategies and initiatives to ensure a reliable and sustainable supply of batteries for electric vehicles.