Real-World EV Battery Degradation and Health
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This session took a close look at how real-world conditions affect EV battery degradation. Attendees learned about key influences on battery health— including temperature, charging habits, and chemistry— and how to plan for long-term EV performance.
About the Panellists
Anna Martinis, Manager – Electric Fleets and Electric Vehicle Integration, NSW, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Anna is a sustainability practitioner specialising in energy management and transport decarbonisation. Anna has supported the development and implementation of several energy efficiency and renewable projects both in Europe and Australia.
Stefan Holzschuh, Specialist in Battery Diagnostics and Fleet Electrification Strategies Stefan Holzschuh is a specialist in battery diagnostics and fleet electrification strategies, with a strong background in automotive engineering. He focuses on data-driven approaches to battery health monitoring and degradation prognosis in fleet management systems.
Mike Costello, Corporate Affairs Manager & Market Analyst, Cox Automotive Mike Costello is Australian Corporate Affairs Manager for global vehicle services and remarketing firm Cox Automotive, which in this market owns Manheim wholesale asset auctions and produces a number of retail software products for car dealers.
Tim Kynoch, Fleet Engineering and Strategy Manager, Ausgrid Tim Kynoch is the Fleet Engineering & Strategy Manager at Ausgrid, where he oversees a fleet of 2,200 assets, including 120 electric vehicles( EVs) across passenger, light commercial, and heavy vehicle categories. With over five years in this role, Tim has been instrumental in leading the transition to electric vehicles, from strategic planning and vehicle supply to charging installation
Chris Shaw, General Manager- Motor Vehicles, Pickles Chris Shaw is the General Manager of Motor Vehicles at Pickles, with over 17 years of experience across the business. He leads all relationships with Pickles’ motor vehicle customers nationally, ensuring strategic alignment and value delivery.
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