Transformational Energy Storage Solutions for the Electrification of Planes, Trains & Ships (ESS-1K) Workshop
ARPA-E hosted a workshop on Transformational Energy Storage Solutions for the Electrification of Planes, Trains & Ships (ESS-1K) on May 10-11, 2023, at The Westin Alexandria Old Town in Alexandria, VA.
ARPA-E sought input from stakeholders in the heavy-duty transportation sector (planes, trains, and ships) on the following topics:
- Within each sector, where could electrification be most beneficial and commercially viable?
- Are there commonalities across sectors or should each be considered separately?
- What critical metrics should be considered to make electrification commercially attractive (e.g., energy density, longevity, resilience, safety, power capability)?
- How does your industry think about different energy storage solutions (e.g., hydrogen, ammonia, batteries, hybrids)?
- What energy storage system ideas exist that could be transformational in these industries?
- How could the development process of different solutions coordinate with the development & demonstration of new drive trains/propulsion systems?
The workshop convened representatives from transportation industries including railroad operators and locomotive manufacturers, airframe manufacturers, shipping companies, and energy storage systems along with venture capital investors, university and national laboratories researchers, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Participants offered input into potential R&D funding programs and network with others across industries.
Day 1: May 10th, 2023
| Time | Agenda Item |
|---|---|
| 12:00 - 1:00 |
Registration and Lunch |
| 1:00 - 1:05 |
Introductory Comments Halle Cheeseman, Program Director at ARPA-E |
| 1:05 - 1:15 |
Welcome Message and Introduction to ARPA-E David Tew, Acting Deputy Director for Technology at ARPA-E |
| 1:15 - 1:45 |
ESS-1K Concept and Background and Workshop Objectives Halle Cheeseman, Program Director at ARPA-E |
| 1:45 - 2:05 |
“Energy Storage in Railroad Applications” Robert Ledoux, Program Director at ARPA-E |
| 2:05 - 2:55 |
ESS-1K Applications in Railroad Transportation Panel Moderator: Robert Ledoux, Program Director, ARPA-E Panelists: Wendy Shugar-Martin, Progress Rail Michael Swaney, Burlington Norther Santa Fe Railroad Venu Gupta, Wabtec |
| 2:55 - 3:05 |
Introduction to Break-out sessions Halle Cheeseman Apoorv Agarwal, T2M Advisor at ARPA-E |
| 3:05 - 3:25 | Break |
| 3:25 - 4:25 |
Break-out Session 1: Development process – Energy Storage Systemsversus Vehicles/Vessels (See room assignment) Lead Facilitator: Halle Cheeseman |
| 4:25 - 4:55 |
Vehicles Technology Office (VTO)-NASA Workshop Read-out Panel Moderator: Halle Cheeseman, ARPA-E Panelists: Simon Thompson, VTO Tien Duong, VTO Brianne DeMattia, NASA |
| 4:55 - 5:45 | |
| 5:45 - 5:50 |
Closing Remarks for Day 1 and Looking Forward to Day 2 Halle Cheeseman |
| 5:50 - 7:00 | Networking Opportunity |
Day 2: May 11th, 2023
| Time | Agenda Item |
|---|---|
| 7:00 - 8:00 |
Breakfast and Networking |
| 8:00 - 8:05 |
Introductory Remarks for Day 2 Halle Cheeseman |
| 8:05 - 8:35 |
“Electrification of Aviation – Challenges & Opportunities” Dr. Venkat Viswanathan, Carnegie Mellon University |
| 8:35 - 9:25 |
ESS-1K Applications in Aviation Panel Moderator: Peter DeBock, Program Director, ARPA-E Panelists: Ajay Misra, NASA |
| 9:25 - 9:45 |
“Energy Storage in Maritime Applications” Dr. Jake Russell, Propeller VC |
| 9:45 - 10:35 |
ESS-1K Applications in Maritime Transportation Panel Moderator: Jake Russell, Propeller VC Panelists: Steven Henderson, FleetZero Jan Hagen Anderson, DNV Jack Heaslip, L3Harris |
| 10:35 - 10:55 |
Break |
| 10:55 - 11:55 |
Break-out Session 2 – Defining possible program metrics per application area. (See room assignments) Lead Facilitator: Apoorv Agarwal |
| 11:55 - 12:40 | |
| 12:40 - 12:50 |
Concluding Remarks Halle Cheeseman |
Disclaimer:
For the presentations included or linked on this website, the views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United States Government or any agency thereof, or its contractors or subcontractors. The organization names used on this site or in the linked presentations are the trademarks of their respective holders. Reference or depiction herein to any specific organization, device, product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof or its contractors or subcontractors.