Entries by Zane Mezdreija

Urgent Build of More Gigafactories Crucial to Securing the Future of UK Car Production

Image: © Christian / Adobe Stock   Current plans for UK Gigafactories points to shortfall of more than 95 GWh in battery production by 2040 The gap between rate of battery plant establishment and forecast demand for electric vehicles means the UK desperately needs to build more Gigafactories New report from expert manufacturing consultancy HSSMI […]

The UK Must Accelerate Battery Cell Production to Meet Rapidly Increasing Demands from the Automotive Sector

Image: © Christian / Adobe Stock   According to the Faraday Institution, it is expected that by 2030, three Gigafactories will be necessary to meet the demand for lithium-ion batteries from the UK automotive sector, and eight will be needed by 2040. While the need and demand for such facilities is evident, there are significant […]

Discussions with the Industry: Barriers Facing the Recycling Industry, from Infrastructure to Testing and Accreditation

Image: © blackboard / Adobe Stock   Project VALUABLE, led by HSSMI, has been instrumental in shedding light on second life opportunities for li-ion batteries. As the project closed at the end of March, we are now sharing our findings in order to generate discussion amongst the public and, in particular, those who are looking […]

Discussions with the Industry: Defining Battery Second Life Opportunities and Exploring Legislative Improvements

Image: © Tierney / Adobe Stock   Project VALUABLE, led by HSSMI, has been instrumental in shedding light on second life opportunities for li-ion batteries. As the project closed at the end of March, we are now sharing our findings in order to generate discussion amongst the public and, in particular, those who are looking […]

Update from Thurso+: Optimising Existing Equipment to Move Towards a High-Volume Cell Manufacturing Plant

Image: © AMTE Power   Funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre’s Automotive Transformation Fund, project Thurso+, between AMTE Power and HSSMI, is approaching the end of its second quarter. The objective of the project is to generate the pathway for AMTE Power to upscale their manufacturing capability. To date, HSSMI has focussed on carrying out […]

Retrofitting Classic Cars With Second-Life EV Batteries

Image: © Mariusz Blach / Adobe Stock   As the ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales looms, currently expected for 2030, manufacturers and consumers alike are contemplating what lies ahead in a future of electrification. Given that UK electric vehicle (EV) production is expected to reach 1.5 million vehicles by 2040[1] and unprocessed […]

HSSMI Simulation Expertise to Help Increase the Sustainability of Aquaculture Vessels

Image: © Malin Marine Services   Over the decades, aquaculture workboats have grown in size and number but are still lacking from an environmental perspective, despite today being predominantly purpose-built. However, recognising that the future will be electric, the industry is starting to shift towards full battery electric and hybrid solutions, but these still need […]

Take a Look Inside Electric Vehicles and How They Are Designed and Manufactured in Our Courses with Industry Forum

Image: © Sergii Chernov / Adobe Stock   Together with Industry Forum, at the end of February 2021, HSSMI will be running a series of courses, focusing on electric vehicles, electric motors, as well as lithium-ion battery packs and cells. We will look at their manufacture, design, and end of life opportunities. The courses are […]