Anthony Schiavo | Source | Research Director at Lux Research
Anthony Schiavo
Anthony is the Research Director at Lux Research. He leads the Accelerating Materials Innovation program. Under his leadership, the Accelerating Materials Innovation program covers innovation and technology development that intersect with the future of the chemicals and materials industry, sustainability, digital transformation, and consumer transformation. His expertise includes future materials like graphene, digital technologies like materials informatics, and challenges like the future of plastic waste. Anthony often is called upon to provide strategic advice and guidance for executives in the automotive, chemicals, and consumer goods industries.
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Battery performance, energy density, and cost have improved very dramatically, which reduces the cost penalty of bigger battery packs. We’re around $100 to $120 per kilowatt hour now. A key conclusion for automakers is that the way to increase range is by using bigger packs, not a ton of very expensive carbon fiber and advanced composites—the hallmark of early cars such as the BMW i3. Obviously, a 9000-pound Hummer is not sustainable, and it’s not the kind of vehicle you should be using to pick up the groceries. But these are EVs, without the tailpipe pollution issues inherent to internal combustion. I think important considerations for future designs will be lighter weights for cost reduction—using cheaper and thinner materials—and material sourcing. Did the material come via unsustainable mining operations or from conflict areas?
