INTERVIEW
DOW : STATISTICS
INTERVIEW
DOW : STATISTICS
• Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs 37,800 people
• Dow delivered sales of approximately US $ 57bn in 2022
“EV RELIABILITY DEMANDS ALSO VARY BASED ON CHARGING LEVELS – RELIABILITY IS AN ESPECIALLY CRITICAL CONCERN ”
HOW CAN EV RELIABILITY BE SUPPORTED AND REGULATED ?
OEMs possess extensive knowledge in building safe , reliable vehicles . However , a consumer ’ s decision between purchasing an ICE or EV , as well as choosing which OEM to purchase from , hinges on their paradigm , comfort level and perceived risk . That ’ s why solving battery and charging challenges is pivotal . The current lack of well-defined regulations around EV charging results in insufficient use of protective materials and sub-assemblies falling short of high reliability standards . Ongoing collaborations with industry groups , including Dow ’ s work , aim to bridge this knowledge gap and recent increases in government funding with accountability for reliable operations signify substantial progress . An ideal first step involves applying legacy industry best
32 [ Mar 2024 ] EVMAGAZINE . COM