Automotive lead battery and low voltage power train trends
Agenda for
25-27 June
2025
Christian Rosenkranz
Vice President Industry and Governmental Relations EMEA, Clarios, Germany
Over the years, Pb based batteries have been the preferred technology of choice for automotive power train developers. Continuing to be the technology of choice will require to keep up with the pace of change we face as an industry.
Geopolitics, new policies, global competition, supply chain concerns, shifting demand and consumer preferences are all changing the landscape of automotive batteries.
The increasing complexity of requirements is changing the game, and automotive battery system suppliers need to extend their portfolio beyond the battery, with the ability to provide holistic and comprehensive Low-Voltage System Solutions in hard- and software to satisfy the specific requirements of each power train.
This paper will highlight the automotive battery trends, describe the latest offerings in advanced technologies, and provide an overview on the strengths of each technology, and showcase an example of AI-enabled battery intelligence for real-time battery health monitoring, preventive maintenance and fuel efficiency tracking for fleet customers.
Geopolitics, new policies, global competition, supply chain concerns, shifting demand and consumer preferences are all changing the landscape of automotive batteries.
The increasing complexity of requirements is changing the game, and automotive battery system suppliers need to extend their portfolio beyond the battery, with the ability to provide holistic and comprehensive Low-Voltage System Solutions in hard- and software to satisfy the specific requirements of each power train.
This paper will highlight the automotive battery trends, describe the latest offerings in advanced technologies, and provide an overview on the strengths of each technology, and showcase an example of AI-enabled battery intelligence for real-time battery health monitoring, preventive maintenance and fuel efficiency tracking for fleet customers.
Bio
Dr Christian Rosenkranz PhD is responsible for the European Industry and Governmental Relations EMEA at Clarios. During his 22 years of industry career, Christian had several assignments with increasing responsibility in the functions of research and development, business development and general management for the European Li-Ion system integration center. Dr Rosenkranz holds a PhD in Electrochemistry and has studied in Hannover and London.
