Battery Insiders

The podcast episode features insights on life cycle assessments (LCAs) and carbon footprints in the context of lithium ion batteries. The speakers emphasize the importance of life cycle assessment methodology, especially in the context of European battery regulations. The discussion also highlights the narrow focus on carbon footprint in regulations, with hope for the industry to adopt a broader life cycle assessment approach covering various impact categories.

This episode provides a brief overview of solid-state batteries, particularly those developed by Blue Solutions. The speakers, Richard Bouveret and Sriram Claude Ramanoudjame highlight the advantages of solid-state batteries, emphasizing their use of solid electrolytes, making batteries smaller and with higher energy density. Blue Solutions emphasizes a holistic understanding of battery technology, incorporating smart systems, electronics, and connectivity for effective performance and recycling.

This episode provides a brief overview of the Indonesia Nickel Miners Association, highlighting its role as a bridge between industry players and the government. @Meidy Katrin discusses the association's efforts to establish a benchmark price for nickel transactions in Indonesia. This initiative aims to ensure fair practices, pay royalties to the government, and increase the value added from the nickel sector. She also highlights Indonesia's success in nickel downstream processing, citing the establishment of 60 smelters and five factories producing battery materials. Lastly, the guest also touches on the upcoming elections and the importance of creating regulations to support industrial growth.

The episode delves into the trends in the battery market, focusing on nickel sulfate, cobalt sulfate, and lithium carbonate. Shirley Wang highlights the concerns about the demand for EVs and energy storage systems (ESS) affecting the market dynamics. The podcast episode also engages on the impact of the European Union Battery Regulation, presenting challenges and opportunities for enterprises, including potential construction of new capacities in Europe or North America.

This podcast episode highlights the increasing demand for battery research due to the growing electric vehicle market, leading to the emergence of consortiums and research institutions dedicated to studying batteries from different perspectives. Israel Temprano also emphasizes the difference between the academic and industrial sides of battery research, focusing on the growing interest from companies in advanced techniques.

Listen to a Battery Revolution Clubhouse Session recorded on 14th Jul 2023 on the topic of Natural nano silicon The special guests for this episode was  Andre Zeitoun and Jake Entwistle Monthly Battery Revolution Clubhouse Sessions are co-hosted by Katherine Kan, ⁠Mariam Awara⁠, and ⁠Dr. Simon Engelke⁠. Search for the Battery Revolution Club on Clubhouse and join us on the first Saturday of the month at 3 pm CET / 9 am ET / 10 pm SST ⁠Clubhouse Session Link⁠. If you want to learn more about batteries, you might find the BatteryMBA (⁠battery.mba⁠) of interest.

Reflection on the "Natural nano silicon as a battery anode resource" Battery Revolution Clubhouse session with special guest  Andre Zeitoun and Jake Entwistle  This Battery Insiders Reflection episode is co-hosted by Bhavya Jha and Dr. Simon Engelke. Listen to the full recording of the Clubhouse Session for more insights on the topic.

Listen to a Battery Revolution Clubhouse Session recorded on 3rd JUNE 2023 on the topic of Battery Value Chains with Catena-X The special guests for this episode was  Dr. Maria Fay ⁠& ⁠Marius Pohl⁠   Monthly Battery Revolution Clubhouse Sessions are co-hosted by Katherine Kan, ⁠Mariam Awara⁠, and ⁠Dr. Simon Engelke⁠. Search for the Battery Revolution Club on Clubhouse and join us on the first Saturday of the month at 3 pm CET / 9 am ET / 10 pm SST ⁠Clubhouse Session Link⁠. If you want to learn more about batteries, you might find the BatteryMBA (⁠battery.mba⁠) of interest.

Reflection on the "Closing the loops in the battery value chain on the example of Catena-X automotive network" Battery Revolution Clubhouse session with special guest Dr. Maria Fay & Marius Pohl   This Battery Insiders Reflection episode is co-hosted by Bhavya Jha and Dr. Simon Engelke. Listen to the full recording of the Clubhouse Session for more insights on the topic.

In this conversation, Julia and Simon discuss how the automotive sector has shifted focus on batteries, supply chains, and raw materials, emphasising sustainability and resilience. The episode also features the state of the European automotive sector in relation to electric vehicles and battery production.