lot of the talk around electric vehicles ( EVs ) comprises the latest vehicle launches , the supply of renewable energy for those vehicles , and the overarching sustainability aspect that has accelerated electrification globally .

But the industry requires more than just fast cars and autonomous trucks . EV encompasses all aspects of the supply chain and , particularly in the development of electric power solutions , the battery is a critical component for the industry . Material science and chemical manufacturing are processes that enable this shift and , without organisations like Dow , the industry would still be packing standard batteries into the latest EVs .

A showcase of EV performance and a critical partnership for many organisations , the Formula E ( FE ) racing series is a primary example of how innovation can reduce emissions without compromising on excitement . As part of the organisation critical in developing material solutions for multiple key applications , we spoke to Tim Boven , Global Mobility Science Director at Dow , at the London E-Prix — held at the ExCel , London — to find out more about its applications in FE and the wider EV sector .

TELL US ABOUT DOW ’ S INVOLVEMENT IN FORMULA E ? Dow is the official materials partner for Jaguar TCS Racing . We entered into this partnership in January 2021 for the purpose of accelerating innovation for EVs . So we ' ve

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