The Ninth International Conference on Advanced Lithium Batteries for Automobile Applications (ABAA-9) was held on Oct 17 in Huzhou, Zhejiang, attracting more than 600 attendees. The conference reviewed relevant advances in materials research, electrochemistry and battery engineering.

Representatives of state energy administration departments from China, the US, and Japan, as well as other government leaders including Chen Wenjun, mayor of Huzhou, and Mao Guanglie, deputy director of the CPPCC of Zhejiang, were in attendance.

Khalil Amine, chairman of the International Automotive Lithium Battery Association, and government leaders from Huzhou initiate the opening ceremony of ABAA-9. [Photo/Liuxia]

Chen Weijun, mayor of Huzhou city, deliveres a speech at the opening ceremony for ABAA-9. [Photo/Liuxia]

The 3.5-day conference is an important venue where academics and battery and automotive industry experts showcase the latest research and development in advanced lithium batteries focused on automotive applications. 

Starting in 2008, the ABAA conferences are committed to enhancing global R&D of advanced lithium batteries for vehicles, accelerating the discussion and communication of R&D progress, and strengthening global collaboration in this field.

At this year's event, more than 50 speeches will be delivered on development of novel materials such as cathodes, anodes, electrolytes and electrolyte additives, safety and degradation mechanisms of lithium ion batteries, and new developments in the chemistry of energy storage.