The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee will hold two
evidence sessions next week as it concludes its inquiry into the
role of batteries and fuel cells in achieving net-zero.
The first session at 3.30pm on Monday 7 June
2021 will explore with investors how the UK can best
fund its ambitions, while the second session at 10am on
Tuesday 8 June will involve a discussion with officials
and Ministers about the key issues that have been raised in
evidence.
Both sessions will be available to watch live or on
demand at Parliament
TV.
Giving evidence will be:
Monday 7 June
2021
3.30pm
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James Sprinz, Vice President
of Strategy and Business Development, Energy Impact Partners
Europe;
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Dr Jeffrey Chamberlain,
Chief Executive Officer, Volta Energy Technologies, LLC; and
Board Member at Faraday Institution;
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Beverley Gower-Jones,
Managing Partner, Clean Growth Fund; and
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John Bromley, Head of Clean
Energy Strategy, Legal and General
Capital.
Possible questions
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What are the different stages of investment
needed for technologies such as batteries or fuel cells, from
development through to mass production?
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Who is making major investments at each stage
for batteries and fuel cells in the UK?
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What are the key considerations when making
these investment decisions?
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What signals do investors need from
Government, in terms of policy, regulations, investments or
other support for the sector, and how does the UK compare to
competitors in these respects?
Tuesday 8 June
2021
10am
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Dr Bob
Moran, Deputy Director, Head of
Environment Strategy, Department for
Transport;
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[Representative of the Department of
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy]
11am
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Rt Hon , Minister of State (Minister for
Business, Energy and Clean Growth), Department of Business,
Energy and Industrial Strategy; and
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, Parliamentary Under
Secretary of State, Department for
Transport.
Possible topics
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Whether the UK will be ready for the 2030 ban
on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and
vans
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Whether the UK can secure critical materials
and build supply chains for vehicle
manufacturing
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Challenges of re-skilling the auto industry
for the transition to low-carbon vehicles
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Exploiting wider applications of batteries
and fuel cells
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Importance of research and development for
improved technologies
Notes to editors:
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These sessions will conclude the committee’s
inquiry into batteries and fuel cells. For further information
please see the Committee
Website
