Drive Electric is hosting three of the world’s leading EV battery experts for an event on 31st July 2024. As the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in Aotearoa increases, so too do the questions about the batteries and the minerals they are made from.
Join us for an evening of myth-busting and conversation; EV Batteries – what’s in them and what will happen to them?
The event will provide an international perspective of raw materials availability for batteries, an overview of current and future battery technologies and their lifespan, and explain end of life and battery recovery. Our experts will also cover relative running costs of ICE versus EVs, embodied carbon in EVs, and ethical questions about mineral mining.
This session will provide a full 101 on the truth about EV batteries and where this technology is heading. Get the facts, learn from the experts and engage in a moderated Q&A session.Our speakers:
Jim Lennon (Macquarie Bank, UK)
- Managing Director of Red Door Research and Analyst at Macquarie Bank in the UK.
- Specialist in metals and mining markets.
Dr. Euan McTurk (Plug Life Consulting Ltd, UK)
- Consultant Battery Electrochemist with expertise including raw material supply chains, current and next-generation battery chemistries, and recycling.
- Creator of the YouTube channel Plug Life television.
- Listen to a Newstalk ZB interview with Dr. Euan McTurk
Dominic Salmon (3R, NZ)
- Business Development Manager – Sustainable Solutions, 3R Group.
- Specialist in end of life solutions for batteries in New Zealand.
Drive Electric members are invited to attend the in-person event in Auckland: Please visit our events page for more details and to RSVP.
Not a Drive Electric member? You’re welcome to join us online. Please visit our webinar page for more details and to register for the real-time cast.
We look forward to seeing you soon and sharing these incredible insights and stories with you.
With thanks to EECA and HGM Legal for making this event possible
