Advanced Auto Battery Conference

Celebrating 25 years of advancement in the field, the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC) was created to evaluate the landscape of automotive battery technology and provide forward-looking insights into what’s ahead. This year’s program will take a deep dive into the technical and commercial forces driving global vehicle electrification.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from chief battery technologists at major automotive OEMs as they discuss development trajectories, evolving battery requirements, and long-term goals. Leading suppliers will also share their newest innovations, strategies, and roadmaps.

Don’t miss CALSTART’s Technical Program Manager, Nathan Fernandez, speaking on the “Accelerating the Energy Transition for Commercial Vehicles” panel within the EV Technology for Heavy-Duty Applications track at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, December 9. He will cover approaches for advancing the commercial-vehicle energy transition, highlighting zero-emission technologies, policy coordination, and infrastructure growth.

You’ll also hear from Katelyn Tomaszewski, Project Manager at CALSTART, on the increasing importance of fire safety as battery-electric buses (BEBs) scale across transit fleets at 4:15 pm. Her session will examine the latest fire detection and suppression technologies designed to prevent and contain thermal runaway events. She’ll also emphasize the critical role of training for fleet operators, maintenance personnel, and first responders to ensure proper battery-risk management and alignment with evolving safety protocols. By combining advanced suppression systems with robust workforce education, transit agencies can strengthen the safety, reliability, and resilience of electric bus operations as the transition to zero-emission transportation accelerates.