NextEnergy Advanced Energy Storage Survey

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* 1. Please provide your contact information:

Full Name:

Title:

Organization:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Phone:

Email:

Website:

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* 2. Are you an existing supplier to the battery industry?

Yes

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* 3. What best describes your organization's role with respect to the battery industry?

Lithium Ion Battery Cell Manufacturer, Tier 1

Lithium Ion Battery Pack Manufacturer, Tier 1

Supplier to Lithium Ion Battery Manufacturer(s) - Tier 2, 3, 4 or Other

Battery Service(s) Provider (testing or other)

Academic or Research Institution

Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)

After-market (recycling, etc.)

Battery Production Equipment/Services

Non-Li Ion Battery Tier 1, 2, 3, or 4

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which battery material/ component do you currently supply? Check all that apply.

Anode Materials

Cathode Materials

Separator/Passive Materials

Current Collectors

Electrolyte

Packaging (pouches, cans, covers)

Electrical Components (Battery Management System or BMS)

Shipping and Handling Containers

Tier 3 Compounds (i.e., Li, Co, S, Mn, Ni, C, Phosphate)

Thermal Management Systems Materials

Polymers

Carbonates or Solvents

Electronics Materials (cables, connectors, BMS materials)

Recycled or Reclaimed Materials

Other (please specify)

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* 5. If you believe that you have the appropriate capabilities/competencies to be a supplier, please indicate which battery material/ component you believe that you may supply. Check all that apply.

Anode Materials

Cathode Materials

Separator/Passive Materials

Current Collectors

Electrolyte

Packaging (pouches, cans, covers)

Electrical Components (Battery Management Systems or BMS)

Shipping and Handling Containers

Tier 3 Compounds (i.e.; Li, Co, S, Mn, Ni, C, Phosphate)

Thermal Management Systems Materials

Polymers

Carbonates and Solvents

Electronics Materials (cables, connectors, BMS materials)

Recycled or Reclaimed Materials

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What topic(s) would you most like to see featured at a future NextEnergy battery event?

Opportunities for Michigan Suppliers on the Cell Level (including local sourcing of cell components)

Opportunities for Michigan Suppliers on the Module Level (grading, balancing, interconnects, etc.)

Opportunities for Michigan Suppliers on the Pack Level (packaging, thermal management, etc.)

Next-generation Li Ion/Other Batteries and Focal Points

OEM's Perspective and Next-generation EVs Development

Non-automotive Applications (consumer electronics, defense, etc.) and Sourcing

Recycling and Secondary Uses

Michigan or Domestic-Based Battery Consortia

Production Process Improvements and Opportunities

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Is your organization involved in any battery-related research or product development?

Yes

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* 8. Please explain how your organization is involved in battery-related research or product development?

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* 9. Is your organization currently working with or a member of any of the following?

Automation Alley

Center for Automotive Research

Corporation for a Skilled Workforce

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

NextEnergy

None

Thank you for helping us better understand your interest and/or current involvement in the battery industry. To learn more about how NextEnergy is accelerating advanced energy technologies in Michigan, please visit us at nextenergy.org.