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Unlock the future of automotive electrification
March 20 | 10am - 12pm ET | Virtual
Join the Wards Intelligence Q1 Outlook Conference for an in-depth exploration of the electrification trends transforming the automotive industry.
This event will feature cutting-edge research, expert analysis, and forward-looking forecasts on critical topics, including China’s New Energy Vehicle market, advancements in battery technology, electricity demands on the smart grid, and the broader automotive market outlook for the remainder of 2025.
Conference Agenda
Understanding the real implications of China’s EV exports
This session will explore the strategies and business models of COEMs and battery manufacturers, offering key insights for North American manufacturers to navigate the shifting tides of the global automotive sector.
2025 Battery Tracker: Will BEVs take a backseat to ICE?
The EV battery market is at a pivotal moment. With a new U.S. president promising to expand U.S. oil and gas production, increase import tariffs and remove federal EV incentives, will the U.S. EV industry survive?
Global electricity demand trends on the smart grid
Global electricity demand is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. This brief will cover the impact of a substantial increase in electricity consumption on the grid and how it relates to EV charging infrastructure.
The North American 2025 Outlook
This discussion will center sales, production and inventory on forecasts in North America for the rest of the year, and to what extent, if any, they are impacted by revised policy in the U.S.
Conference Speakers
Featured Content and Research
📖 Lessons Learned: China's Electrification Journey
At the Wards Intelligence Q1 Outlook Conference 2024, Chris Liu, Senior Analyst, New Energy Vehicles, explored the progress made by leading Chinese automakers and examined the potential impact of industry volatility, with a focus on batteries and charging infrastructure. He also shared three crucial lessons learned in China’s electrification journey.
🔋 The EV Battery E-Book
Dive deep into the future of the electric vehicle battery landscape with our EV Battery E-Book.
This e-book covers three critical aspects that will shape the future of the EV battery industry:
- Battery Production Insights: Discover how the location and capacity of battery plants will shape global EV availability and future trends in battery technology.
- Tariffs and Trade Impact: Uncover the effects of U.S. tariffs on Chinese EV and battery exports, and what this means for global supply chains.
- Charging Infrastructure Forecast: Understand the looming shortage of public charging ports in Europe and the U.S. through 2033 — and what must be done to support widespread EV adoption.
⚡ Wards Intelligence & Omdia's Electrification Bundle
The whole of the market for electrification is interconnected but getting a fine and segmented view of the market isn't easy; it requires detailed knowledge of how battery technology affects drivetrains, and how the supporting charging infrastructure is evolving.
To help you navigate this complex landscape, Wards Intelligence and Omdia have joined forces to bring you the Electrification Bundle – a comprehensive resource packed with expert analysis and forecasts.
Included in this package:
- 2024 Automakers’ Electrification Scorecard
- Battery Tracker 2024
- EV Charging Infrastructure – 2024 Analysis
- EV Charging Infrastructure – 2024 Data
- 2024 Wards Intelligence Battery and Electric Vehicle Survey: Hybrids Before BEVs
- Power IC Market Tracker – Preliminary 2023