Have we got the materials to support the EV revolution?

About this episode

The episode discusses the fundamental issues facing the electrification of the car fleet, particularly regarding the availability of essential materials for Electric Vehicles.

Electric Vehicles are seen as part of a sustainable future, but irrespective of affordability and appeal, are there more fundamental issues facing the electrification of the car fleet? Have we optimised the technology and, more specifically, do we have the resources to fulfil future requirements? Essential materials are not always abundant. E+T’s Tim Fryer and Jack Loughran discussed the issues with Louis Piper, Professor of Electrochemical Materials at WMG, University of Warwick.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim Fryer, Jack Loughran

Guest: Louis Piper

Topics covered

• Electric Vehicles
• sustainability
• materials science
• electrification
• technology optimization

Keywords

• Electric Vehicles
• sustainability
• materials
• electrification
• technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WMG, University of Warwick, Electric Vehicles

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