EV batteries, on average, account for roughly half the cost of an electric vehicle. And according to a recent survey by Zpryme Research, two-thirds of consumers (66.8%) consider price as the most important factor when deciding to purchase an electric vehicle. Thus, in theory, decreasing the costs of batteries – and the price of EVs generally – should help drive consumer adoption.

But reducing EV battery cost is a challenging prospect. Will large-scale production of electric vehicles and improved battery technology help drive costs down? Is it possible to maintain high standards for reliability, safety and durability and still make EV batteries more affordable? In this online meeting, international experts present their views on the economic prospects for the EV battery market.

• How will economies of scale help reduce EV battery costs?
• How do costs and limitations of materials and metals affect the price of EV batteries?
• What opportunities exist for “second-life applications” for lithium-ion batteries? Do these applications hold any promise for reducing the cost of EVs? 

Speakers: 

PRTM, Nathan Clute, Manager
Shakti Technologies,Inc., Subhash Narang, President & CEO

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