SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Battery Show, North America’s largest advanced battery technology event, today announced that Ambri Inc. co-founder and professor of Materials Chemistry in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT, Dr. Donald R. Sadoway and Chelsea Sexton, Electric Vehicle Advocate and Advisor, will keynote this year’s event. Sadoway will discuss his groundbreaking work on the liquid metal battery, while Sexton will focus on the most overlooked factors for EV success. The Battery Show, which runs alongside Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo and Critical Power Expo, takes place September 11-13 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. To register as press for The Battery Show, please visit: battery.am.ubm.com/2018/registrations/Media.
“We're thrilled to have Dr. Donald R. Sadoway and Chelsea Sexton as this year’s Keynote speakers to provide our attendees with a first-hand look into current research on the battery industry as well as the tipping point in the electric vehicle revolution,” said John Lewinski, Brand Director, The Battery Show. “Our mission to showcase the various innovations currently happening in the field drives us to constantly provide the most current and top-notch programming affecting attendees and their businesses.”
The Battery Show, Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo and Critical Power Expo, featuring over 8,000 qualified attendees and host to more than 600 leading industry suppliers, will showcase the latest in emerging advanced battery technology for the automotive, portable electronics, medical and stationary energy storage industries. Sadoway and Sexton’s presentations further complement the robust programming at this year’s event that also houses in-depth educational conferences focused on advanced battery manufacturing, electric and hybrid vehicle drivetrain technology and critical power applications.
About Dr. Donald R. Sadoway:
Sadoway is known for his groundbreaking work at MIT, serving as John F. Elliott Professor of Materials Chemistry in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, where he discovered both the liquid metal battery and molten oxide electrolysis. Sadoway is also a co-founder of Ambri Inc. (formerly Liquid Metal Battery Corporation), which is commercializing the liquid metal battery technology for grid-scale energy storage. In addition to his work with Ambri, he is a co-founder of Boston Metal (formerly Boston Electrometallurgical Corp.), which is commercializing molten oxide electrolysis for the production of metals.
Sadoway’s presentation, Pivotal Innovation in Energy Storage, focuses on the work done in his MIT lab on the liquid metal battery. The keynote presentation will take place Tuesday, September 11 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM.
About Chelsea Sexton:
Electric Vehicle Advocate and Advisor, Chelsea Sexton has amassed unparalleled expertise in advanced transportation and related technology deployment, including product development, go-to-market strategy, public policy, infrastructure, marketing, and much more. As a Senior Advisor to VantagePoint Capital Partners’ cleantech practice, she helped guide the firm’s transportation-related investment priorities, most notably an early stake in Tesla Motors. Sexton is also a co-founder of Plug In America, the largest consumer-oriented electric drive advocacy group in the US, and remained its Executive Director for several years.
Sexton’s presentation, Driving Toward the Tipping Point in EV Adoption, takes a deep dive into the most overlooked factors for EV success, including market, policy, infrastructure issues, and the role of co-enabling technologies. The keynote presentation will take place Wednesday, September 12 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM.
To learn more about the keynote presenters please visit: thebatteryshow.com/keynotes
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About the Battery Show
The Battery Show is North America’s largest advanced battery technology event that runs alongside Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo and Critical Power Expo. Together the three events bring a comprehensive showcase of advanced battery, electric & hybrid vehicle, and critical power technologies in one event. The Battery Show covers today's emerging advanced battery technology, spanning many established and emerging industries in today’s market. The Battery Show is a part of the Advanced Manufacturing portfolio, which is organized by UBM plc. UBM is the largest pure-play B2B Events organizer in the world. Our 3,750+ people, based in more than 20 countries, serve more than 50 different sectors. Our deep knowledge and passion for these sectors allow us to create valuable experiences which enable our customers to succeed. Please visit www.ubm.com for the latest news and information about UBM.
About Advanced Manufacturing Expos & Conferences
UBM's Advanced Manufacturing portfolio is the leading B-to-B event producer, publisher, and digital media business for the world's $3 trillion advanced, technology-based manufacturing industry. Our print and electronic products deliver trusted information to the advanced manufacturing market and leverage our proprietary 1.3 million name database to connect suppliers with buyers and purchase influencers. We produce more than 50 events and conferences in a dozen countries, connecting manufacturing professionals from around the globe. The Advanced Manufacturing portfolio is organized by UBM plc. UBM is the largest pure-play B2B Events organizer in the world. Our 3,750+ people, based in more than 20 countries, serve more than 50 different sectors. Our deep knowledge and passion for these sectors allow us to create valuable experiences which enable our customers to succeed. Please visit www.ubm.com for the latest news and information about UBM.