Driving the electric revolution with safe and secure batteries

The Since the UK governments recent announcement that sales of all new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars will be banned from 2035 and other EV battery news all eyes have been firmly focussed on electric vehicles and electric vehicle batteries. There’s no doubt that electric vehicle battery technology has developed at pace but nonetheless the requirements of industry to deliver this transition effectively and on time will require significant effort from all involved.

This webinar will explore the major challenges faced by electric vehicle battery manufacturers and by the entire EV industry. We will look at the innovation and opportunities presented and of course battery safety and battery testing which is a key consideration with the need for longer range, reduced charging times and minimised battery degradation driving innovative designs and developments making electric vehicle battery specifications and compliance ever more critical.

About the speaker

Richard Poate

Richard Poate is a product compliance expert with over 25 years’ experience working for TÜV SÜD in the field of product testing and certification. Previously having managed teams of compliance professionals Richard now deals with all aspects of product compliance relating to home automation and wellness devices assisting manufacturers, importers and retailers manage their supply chains and helping them to access global markets. He is expert in all aspects of voluntary and mandatory market requirements including CE marking, NRTL, CB scheme, EU Directives, standards and global market access. Richard is a qualified electrical engineer and has previously worked for the UK MoD, NHS and industry.