CHARGING & INFRASTRUCTURE into platforms to form the basis of EVs shows their versatility and power density , which has only evolved as organisations like Dow have come up with more suitable materials compositions to make them more sustainable for day-to-day applications .
CHARGING & INFRASTRUCTURE into platforms to form the basis of EVs shows their versatility and power density , which has only evolved as organisations like Dow have come up with more suitable materials compositions to make them more sustainable for day-to-day applications .
“ We ’ re focusing a lot on the assembly materials for batteries . The battery is a key component of that – the new lifeblood of the vehicle ,” says John McKeen , Technology Director at Dow MobilityScience™ . “ We ’ re looking at a number of different areas , helping OEMs and battery manufacturers achieve longer range , achieve better performance , and really looking at thermal management and assembly .”
For OEMs , it ’ s all about making their products better every time whether that means developing the safety credentials of their cars or ensuring EVs adhere to a circular economy , but the key component to get right is the battery .
BATTERY COMPOSITION THROUGH A SAFETY LENS
The last conversation OEMs want to have is how to deal with negative press . As some EVs have been scrutinised for their unfortunate ability to catch fire in operation , there ’ s a point to be made about safety and how manufacturers build their vehicles to harness the battery ’ s true potential safely .
To investigate the approach to safe , optimal battery composition , thermal management is an area that garners the expertise of various professionals .
“ Design is a super important piece of that . Mechanical engineers , chemists , chemical engineers , electrical engineers are all required to optimise and get it right ,” says
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