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Why Attend
Reason for this unique event
The electric car market and the models planned in the next few years are well publicised. However, the total market for electric vehicles is about double that for cars and will remain double as the total market quintuples in the next ten years. Progress of the electric vehicle industry will be transformed by breakthroughs in both design and technology. Many will appear in other electric vehicles before they appear in cars. For example, laminar traction batteries and extensive energy harvesting are already seen in electric aircraft, multiple energy harvesting is used in Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and zinc air traction batteries will first appear in e-bikes. Those supplying components and subsystems wish to supply to as many sectors as possible. Those manufacturing electric vehicles increasingly make versions for many uses. Those supplying electricity, regulations, analysis, investment and other services must assess the total picture.
That is what this event covers - the big picture and the game changers worldwide, true to the spirit of Silicon Valley. It is the first and only event worldwide to have such scope - includes an exhibition.
The global picture of the whole electric vehicle market
The electric vehicle Industry will continue to exhibit strong growth for the next decade, though some sectors were impacted by the global financial meltdown and have yet to fully recover. Those participating in only one sector need to keep a wary eye on those with a broader approach - they must frequently review their strategy and avoid dangerous tunnel vision.
EV batteries and associated technologies
Find out about the new types of batteries that are rapidly being adopted. Compare the different options of chemistry and construction and the nanotechnology and other materials skills being brought to bear - including design considerations, problems so far, assessment of technologies and progress so far. Explore new technologies and technology trends.
Energy harvesting and energy storage for electric vehicles
Already some new electric vehicles are able to harvest energy from solar cells on the vehicle. In future, they may generate electricity in part from shock absorbers, transparent solar cells over windows and - thermoelectrically - from the engine and exhaust in hybrids, and possibly the motors and batteries in all EVs. Energy storage is also rapidly evolving with supercapacitors, supercabatteries and possibly even conformal thin film batteries over the whole vehicle. The Future of Electric Vehicles will address many of these future developments, opportunities and challenges for energy harvesting and energy storage in electric vehicles.
What's happening in East Asia
East Asia makes and uses the most EVs and files the most patents on them. 66% of the manufacturers of electric vehicles in the world are in China. Over 90% of the world's electric vehicles are made in China, mainly for use in China. It has the largest potential market for electric vehicles. It mines and controls 95% of the World's rare earth reserves used in the hybrid car batteries, motors and other key components of today's electric vehicles. Future of Electric Vehicles will provide the full picture of what's happening in East Asia and address the challenges and opportunities available with the year forecasts.
Electric vehicles markets and opportunities
Find out from companies who have successfully created new markets. Tap into the massive opportunities and find out more about routes to fund raising and expected returns. Find out what the commercial and technical barriers are and how to overcome them.
