Pitch Session by Program Startups

Pitch Session

About:Energy - Program Startup Pitch

Hendrik from Mercedes-Benz and Gavin from About Energy discuss their collaboration on battery technology. About Energy provides Mercedes-Benz with highly accurate, "white box" digital twin models of individual battery cells, enabling Mercedes-Benz to build in-house expertise in advanced electrochemical modeling and improve battery design virtually, saving time and effort.

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Verne - Program Startup Pitch

Ted from Verne introduces their solution for hydrogen storage: a cold and compressed gas at 200 degrees Celsius and 500 bar. This method maximizes hydrogen density, allowing heavy-duty trucks to achieve diesel-equivalent range and payload at a low cost. Verne is actively working on projects for heavy-duty trucking with Cummins and for off-grid energy, replacing diesel generators.

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BET Motors - Program Startup Pitch

BET Motors introduces a new approach to battery-electric trucks, focusing on a "battery-centric" design that integrates the battery as a core structural element, rather than simply adding it to existing truck designs. This modular approach allows for faster development and lower capital expenditure, enabling autonomous front-drive and catering to various heavy-duty truck classes. They leverage lessons learned from Chinese EV projects and are seeking further funding to pilot their trucks with lead B2B customers for rapid deployment and learning.

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HTMS - Startup Pitch

Will Larkin from High Temperature Material Systems discusses how their materials address thermal challenges in the automotive industry, particularly in EVs. Their vision is to create safe, lightweight, and affordable materials for EV battery boxes. Their solution, on display in the back hall, is a material that can withstand 12,200 degrees Celsius, contain thermal runaway events, offer 6% weight savings over aluminum, and eliminate smoke and toxicity.