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Shaping tomorrow’s mobility and energy

Investment in battery technology is increasing, particularly in the US and Europe. This is due, in part, to the rising demand for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions, and is influenced by an array of geopolitical, sustainability, and technological factors. The battery revolution: Shaping tomorrow’s mobility and energy, the latest report from the Capgemini Research Institute, explores the current state and future trends of battery technology, focusing on investment, innovation, sustainability, and the impact on various industries.

This report is based on findings from a global survey of 750 senior executives in the battery, automotive, and energy and utilities sectors, spanning North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The battery revolution: Shaping tomorrow’s mobility and energy also includes insights drawn from in-depth interviews with industry leaders.

Organizations are expected to increase battery recycling – yet two-thirds are still in the initial phases of sustainability initiatives.

Key issues and trends that are examined in the report include:

  • Sustainability integration: As sustainability measures become more critical, batteries are emerging as a key factor in decarbonizing carbon-intensive sectors.
  • Innovative chemistries: While lithium-ion batteries continue to dominate, the industry is actively exploring alternative chemistries, such as sodium-ion and solid-state batteries, to enhance performance and longevity.
  • Changes to the value chain: Significant changes will need to be made in the value chain as battery manufacturers tackle challenges related to cost and profitability, R&D, manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and sustainability. This means that three out of four battery manufacturers will need to update or build new lines to support the production of next-generation cells.
  • New business models: Automotive manufacturers are exploring innovative business models, such as battery swapping and battery-as-a-service (BaaS), to address infrastructure challenges and improve cost-effectiveness for electric vehicles.

How can organizations accelerate to a battery-driven sustainable future? Download the report now to find out, and discover more about the battery revolution.

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      Meet our authors

      James Forrest

      Group Industry Leader for Energy Transition and Utilities at Capgemini
      I lead in helping global clients with major business transformations involving smart grid, IoT, the reform of gas and electricity markets, major software and infrastructure changes, and the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence to drive significant business performance improvement.

      Laurence Noël

      EVP, Head of Global Automotive Industry, Capgemini
      Laurence Noël is a distinguished professional with a robust background in the automotive industry. She has more than 25 years of experience, and was previously Senior Vice President of the Circular Economy Business Unit at Stellantis. Leveraging a diverse background across management of business units, strategic planning and engineering, Laurence empowers clients to shape profitable and successful strategies, achieve transformation, and meet automotive sustainability goals.

      Vincent Charpiot

      Executive Vice President, Head of Group Sustainability Accelerator
      Vincent is a senior business executive and global business leader with extensive experience in helping clients manage their digital transformations. He leads the Group Sustainability Accelerator and his focus is to ensure we go to market with a unique Sustainability Services portfolio and ecosystem to help our clients on their journey to Net Zero, in an evolving ESG regulation.

      Emmanuelle Bischoffe-Cluzel

      VP – Sustainability Lead, Global Automotive Industry, Capgemini
      Emmanuelle Bischoffe-Cluzel offers practical IT and engineering solutions to support automotive sustainability. She has 30 years’ automotive industry experience, gained with a global automaker and a tier 1 supplier, in roles ranging from manufacturing engineering to business development. She holds four patents relating to engine assembly.
      Jean-Marie Lapeyre – Our expert

      Jean-Marie Lapeyre

      EVP and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Global Automotive Industry
      Jean-Marie Lapeyre works with automotive clients to develop and launch actionable technology strategies to help them succeed in a data and software-driven world.

      Praveen Cherian

      EVP – Group Automotive, Capgemini
      As an Executive Vice-President within Capgemini Group Automotive, Praveen Cherian connects the technical dots to find the best and simplest solutions to complex business challenges facing automotive industry clients. Along with a strong track record in automotive engineering, he brings global leadership experience in operations, supply chain, and logistics. Praveen’s specialist knowledge spans electric vehicles, fleet operators, battery integration, connected car solutions, and more.

      Pierre Bagnon

      EVP, Global Head of Intelligent Industry Accelerator
      Pierre is Executive Vice President at Capgemini, heading Intelligent Industry for the group. He focuses on digital and sustainable transformation, entailing intelligent operations, intelligent product and services and digital continuity, with a particular focus in the Manufacturing and Automotive sectors. With more than 10 years of experience in advanced manufacturing, Pierre is a global subject matter expert for Smart factory and Industrial ramp-up.

      Michael Müller

      Head of Climate Tech & Sustainability, Capgemini Engineering
      Enabling a technology-driven transition to a decarbonized industry by innovations in climate tech and sustainable products & services.

      Peter King

      Global Energy and Utilities Lead, Capgemini Invent
      I focus on driving transformation by working with my clients to define new ways of working, new operating models and the transformation programs that will deliver change.

      Florent Andrillon

      Executive Vice President, Global Lead Climate Tech 
      Florent is the Global Lead of Climate Tech at Capgemini. He leads strategy and business development with all sustainability and intelligent industry teams. He has more than 20 years of experience in the energy and utilities sector, helping companies achieve their sustainability goals and transition to a low-carbon economy.