The global demand for batteries is expected to increase from 184 GWh in 2018 to over 2,600 GWh by 2030, which will be driven by the electrification of vehicles. The projected market demand for lithium-ion batteries used in EVs from 2020 will increase from 213 to 1559 gigawatt-hours.
The United States must produce efficient battery cells, packs, and electric vehicles to remain competitive, especially with new competitors like China. To meet this need, the Cell, Pack, and EV Manufacturing group will conduct research and educational activities in the areas of automation of cell manufacturing, including anodes and cathodes, efficient battery pack manufacturing and testing, end-of-life recycling, and updating manufacturing processes to facilitate new EV-only chassis designs and light-weighting materials.