Q&A: How Batteries will Change Our World

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What is an ultra-low emission vehicle? How can we cost effectively mine precious metals for batteries while ensuring human rights are not being abused? Our expert panel answers audience questions following their presentations. This event is generously supported by The Faraday Institution - https://faraday.ac.uk/ Watch the talk: https://youtu.be/ovHfrcwstBE Peter Stephens is Head of UK External & Government Affairs at Nissan Motor (GB). His role includes leading engagement with external stakeholders on a wide range of issues from zero emission vehicles to business competitiveness. Prior to joining Nissan in 2015, he was a senior civil servant at the Department of Business, Innovation & Skills, most recently working on EU competitiveness issues. Previous roles included renewable energy, international trade, employment regulation and business financing. He started his career in the water industry, working in operational management and strategy development. Vicky Edmonds is Joint Head of OLEV, the Office of Low Emission Vehicles, along with her jobshare partner Natasha Robinson. Vicky has worked within Government for around 15 years, starting her time in the UK civil service working with local authorities to tackle congestion in major urban areas. She has worked in a range of environmental policy roles, tackling issues related to freight sector emissions, air quality and aviation noise emissions; and had a brief stint in HM Treasury where she worked on the sale of the Royal M

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