Our Future Mobility North America online event brings together more than 1,000 stakeholders to discuss the business models, technologies and trends shaping the future of mobility.
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Program of work
Circuit and battery of the electric vehicle
Date: Monday, 4 December 2023
Time: 4pm UK | 8am PDT | 11am EDT
Format: Virtual panel discussion
Duration: 1 hour
As the global electric vehicle (EV) market continues to flourish, so will the demand for batteries and the materials used to create them. Therefore, stakeholders must use circular economy strategies to avoid the significant natural resource challenges and supply chain risks that rapid growth will generate.
- What are the main materials used to create EV batteries, and how do they rank in terms of cost, availability and sustainability?
- What is a circular economy, and how can its strategies be applied to EV batteries?
- How can technology strengthen the EV supply chain and reduce natural resource requirements?
- What strategies and business models are in place to encourage reuse and recycling of EV batteries?
Next generation electric motor vehicle trends
Date: Tuesday, 5 December 2023
Time: 4pm UK | 8am PDT | 11am EDT
Format: Virtual panel discussion
Duration: 1 hour
As the electric vehicle (EV) continues to grow in popularity, key design challenges remain to increase driving range and reduce costs. At the heart of the development efforts is the electric motor, which provides the torque that gives an EV unparalleled acceleration.
- What are the main development trends for EV motors?
- How can the efficiency of electric motors be optimized to improve EV driving range?
- How will electric motor strategy change by vehicle segment?
- Will the future of AC and DC motors remain tightly intertwined, or will one technology dominate the market?
UX and the future of mobility
Date: Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Time: 4pm UK | 8am PDT | 11am EDT
Format: Virtual panel discussion
Duration: 1 hour
The user experience (UX) in today’s automotive industry is undergoing a profound change as many innovative technologies emerge. Failure to build a seamless and enjoyable UX will inevitably lead to failure of products, and perhaps even companies.
- How is the in-vehicle experience reshaped with increased connectivity?
- How can shared mobility be personalized according to tastes and specific needs?
- How can UX solutions accelerate the mass adoption of electric vehicles?
- Can automakers and tech giants work together to create the ultimate user experience?
Reach level 5
Date: Thursday, 7 December 2023
Time: 4pm UK | 8am PDT | 11am EDT
Format: Virtual panel discussion
Duration: 1 hour
According to Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess, the real game changer for the car industry is software and autonomous driving, not vehicle electrification. He described the transition to electric vehicles as relatively simple.
- Where are we on the road to level 5 autonomous driving?
- What are the main challenges to achieving level 5 autonomous driving, and how can they be overcome?
- How safe is safe enough for autonomous driving?
- How will the market for autonomous vehicles evolve over the next decade and beyond?
Autonomous vehicle cyber security strategies
Date: Friday, 8 December 2023
Time: 4pm UK | 8am PDT | 11am EDT
Format: Virtual panel discussion
Duration: 1 hour
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) use multiple sophisticated systems to transmit, receive, and interpret data to perceive their environment, make decisions, and ensure safety. However, this increased connectivity can make these vehicles vulnerable to malicious cyber attacks.
- What are the main types of AV cyber-attacks, and how is the threat landscape changing?
- What are the implications of the cyber security threats facing AVs?
- What can manufacturers do to protect AVs from increasingly dynamic and sophisticated cyber attacks?
- How can AV manufacturers ensure they stay ahead of cyber threats?
