What role can special coatings play in improving EV battery cell and pack assembly? AMS discussed the challenges with Calum Munro, PPG senior scientist, research and technology for automotive
Electric vehicle battery technology is well established, but as these vehicles reach the mass market and greater demands are made of the battery systems in terms of range and charging speed, challenges arise in respect of safety, performance and efficiency. Coatings specialists PPG have announced a raft of solutions that they claim will address a number of technical and environmental issues with existing battery pack technology and simplify areas of assembly. PPG senior scientist Calum Munro discussed some of the most pressing challenges facing OEMs and tier suppliers…
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