| 8:30 |
Registration |
| 9:15 |
Opening remarks |
| Morning session：EV future vision and effectve strategies |
| 9:20 |
Presentation <20min>
「Understand the changes in the makeup of the auto industry arising from the EV shift – regulations and market trends」
- Discern changes to the auto industry caused by the EV shift by analysing EU policy toward EV and the Inflation Reduction Act in the US. From there, this presentation will present countermeasures to this changes that industry players should adopt
Tomohide Kazama
Partner
Consulting Division
Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.
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| 9:40 |
Presentation <25min>
「Electrification at the core: policy making trends in automotive」
- Examine trends around auto industry challenges and policy, particularly the central role of electrification when it comes to achieving carbon neutrality
Kota Sando
Deputy Director
Manufacturing Industries Bureau, Automotive Industrial Strategy Office
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
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| 10:05 |
Presentation <25min>
「Nissan’s electric powertrain: the appeal it brings to the car and its evolution」
- For consumers to chose electric, it needs to be not only for environmental reasons but for the joy of the drive. To do this, Nissan believes, as for the GT-R, the collective technology and knowhow gained over time is required. With an explanation of their approach to technology development, understand the new value Nissan aims to deliver with battery EV and e-POWER powertrain vehicles.
Naoki Nakada
Chief Powertrain Engineer
Powertrain and EV Engineering Division
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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| 10:30 |
Presentation <25min>
「Building a commercial vehicle EV platform and ecosystem for an electrified and energy efficient future」
- Hear about the Enerlity Platform: a platform for commercial EVs which is based on an efficient batter pack, and the “Energy meets Mobility” concept: an ecosystem based on batteries which includes energy management and battery recycling
Naosumi Tada
Representative Director and President
ZF Japan Co., Ltd.
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| 10:55 |
Coffee break and networking <20min> |
| 11:15 |
Presentation <20min>
「Using simulation technology for developing electric powertrain systems」
- The electric powertrain is the key product differentiator for an EV. A unique challenge is optimizing performance as a whole system while achieving a trade off between heat, vibration and electrical behaviour at the level of individual components. This presentation will show how applying simulation technology to developing an electric powertrain and its software, as well as its conventional use can overcome this challenge.
Kingo Maekawa
Senior Technical Account Manager
Technical Division
Ansys Japan KK.
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| 11:35 |
Panel discussion <50mins>
「Where should we be focusing during the next 5 years?」
- Debate a strategy both globally and locally and discern where efforts and initiatives should be directed in order to develop EVs successfully over the next 5-10 years.
＜Moderator＞：
Kazuo Yajima
CEO
Blue Sky Technology Inc.
Tomohide Kazama
Partner
Consulting Division
Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.
Naoki Nakada
Chief Powertrain Engineer
Powertrain and EV Engineering Division
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Naosumi Tada
Representative Director and President
ZF Japan Co., Ltd.
Kingo Maekawa
Senior Technical Account Manager
Technical Division
Ansys Japan KK.
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| 12:25 |
Lunch break and networking <65min>
※A bento lunchbox will be provided and coffee available in the networking area
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| Afternoon session：Tackling the challenges around EV technology and adoption |
| 13:30 |
Presentation <25min>
「Overseas automaker’s approach」
- Investigate an overseas automaker’s initiatives around batteries, EV development, in-vehicle experience, customer journey
Lutz Rothhardt
Director
Development Japan
BMW Japan Corp.
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| 13:55 |
Presentation <25min>
「Lithium-ion battery market trends and strategies moving forward」
- This presentation will highlight key trends and make some future predictions in the battery market and then explain Envision AESC's strategy in this space as a battery maker
Yutaka Sawada
General Manager, Corporate Planning
Envision AESC Japan Ltd.
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| 14:20 |
Presentation <25min>
「Telsa and the rapid progress of Chinese BEVs」
- In China’s new energy vehicle market Telsa and domestic EV makers are dominant. The smart cockpit is one but not the only reason for this. This presentation will explore what is supporting their rapid progress and pinpoint the key areas of competition in the BEV space.
Naofumi Higashi
Director
Specialized Research Department
FOURIN, Inc.
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| 14:45 |
Presentation <25min>
「The necessary technology for EVs over the next 5 years according to analysis and investigation of vehicles and parts」
- Conclude which technologies the EV will depend on based on analysis and investigation of all types of EV platform, eAxle and battery system
Kazuo Yajima
CEO
Blue Sky Technology Inc.
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| 15:10 |
Coffee break and networking <25min> |
| 15:35 |
Presentation <25min>
「Commercial and micro EVs and how they can change society」
- How will commercial and micro EVs change good’s distribution in cities, commercial energy and the role of the EV? Explore challenges in EV development and market growth, the second-hand vehicle market, necessary connected services from a start-up’s perspective.
Hsiao Weicheng
CEO
HW ELECTRO Co., Ltd.
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| 16:00 |
Presentation <25min>
「Leveraging data to increase the EV’s value and how the SDV will manifest」
- Insight from an IoT・technology company perspective on a data platform which enables seamless use of 3rd party apps and the software define vehicle (SDV) as something that embraces the unique qualities of the EV and is always connected to the cloud
Koichi Katsumata
Director
Asia-Pacific Automotive Sales
Aeris Communication Japan
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| 16:25 |
Presentation <25min>
「ENEOS’ role in creating the necessary infrastructure to increase EV adoption」
- Understand ENEOS multifaceted approach to make EVs easier for users: installing charging infrastructure at petrol stations, providing a free basic rate for EV charging with ENEOS Charge Plus, and providing a battery swapping service.
Katsuhiro Nawa
General Manager, EV Business Development Dept
ENEOS Corporation
|
| 16:50 |
Networking reception and business card exchange <90min>
※Alcoholic and soft beverages and snacks provided
|
| 18:20 |
Summit ends |
