Can next generation Batteries Close the Competitiveness Gap in the EV Race?

18 June 2025

Main Stage Sessions

Batteries • S13 • 09:20 > 10:20 • Can next generation Batteries Close the Competitiveness Gap in the EV Race? • Main stage - E-Motion Arena (Congress Hall) Batteries
Are we on track to close the competitiveness gap and become a powerhouse in next generation battery innovation? This session will explore the full lifecycle of batteries—from sustainable raw material sourcing and rigorous battery testing to cutting-edge recycling technologies. What are the key innovations shaping the future of next generation batteries? Where do regulatory and market gaps persist? How can policymakers and industry leaders drive change to establish leadership in next generation battery production? This session will provide a dynamic discussion on the future of next generation batteries for EVs.

09:20 • INT61 • Keynote speech > F. Franz Evegren (Gothenburg) 09:30 • INT65 • Panel discussion > G. Gerhard Meister (Graz), F. Franz Evegren (Gothenburg), W. Wenpei Lin (München), E. Egemen Tümtürk (Manisa), I. Ilka Von Dalwigk