Better Batteries for Greener Cars: Optimizing Performance, Safety, and Longevity

Explore the future of electric vehicle batteries in this illuminating lecture by Professor Gregory Offer of Imperial College London. Delve into the challenges and opportunities facing the automotive industry as it transitions towards greener technologies. Learn about the current focus on energy density and cost in battery development, and discover why this approach may be leading to suboptimal results. Understand the importance of thermal management and degradation in battery performance, and how these factors impact cost, safety, and longevity. Gain insights into the holistic approach needed to design batteries that maximize overall vehicle performance rather than focusing solely on the battery itself. Uncover the foundations for battery development over the next three decades and how this will shape the future of electric vehicles.