Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London
Overview
Concerns over carbon emissions, air quality and energy security have driven changes in vehicle technology over the last 50 years. The century from the 1920s to the 2020s was dominated by internal combustion engines, but as battery technology and renewable energy generation have improved rapidly in recent years, for how long will this remain the case ?
The UK has been a leader in internal combustion engines - and we have enjoyed the job creation and economic benefits that has created - how will we fare if that technology becomes obsolete, and what part could we play in the electrified vehicle industry ?
In this lecture Prof Greenwood will look at the scientific, technical and manufacturing changes which are making electric vehicles viable - albeit in small numbers at present - and he will look at the developments which could take them from niche to mass market. In particular he will look at the development of the battery - which is single component that defines every critical characteristic of an electric vehicle. This has improved dramatically - with costs reducing tenfold, and energy storage doubling in the space of a decade.
Any technology change however can have downsides and unintended consequences, Prof Greenwood will also address these - including the need for electricity network reinforcement, emissions from power generation, emissions from manufacturing, materials availability and end of life waste.
Whether and how quickly this transition will occur will depend as much on consumers as it will on policies or products. Join us to find out more and share your views...
Day 1
17:15 - Registration
18:00 - Lecture Begins
19:30 - Lecture Ends
David Greenwood: Professor of Advanced Propulsion Systems and Director of Energy, WMG, The University of Warwick
David Greenwood is Professor of Advanced Propulsion Systems and Director of Energy at WMG, The University of Warwick. His research spans batteries, electric motors, power electronics, and the integration and control of these for propulsion and energy applications.
He joined WMG in 2014 from engineering consultancy Ricardo UK Ltd where he was Head of Hybrid and Electric Systems leading advanced technology projects for OEM and Tier 1 customers in passenger cars, defence, motorsport and the clean energy markets.
Professor Greenwood holds advisory and board positions for the Advanced Propulsion Centre, Innovate UK (Faraday Challenge and IDP), EPSRC (Energy), and the Faraday Institution. He is head of the Advanced Propulsion Centre's Electrical Energy Storage Spoke.
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