Mr. Kruse is a battery and energy storage subject matter expert. Mr. Kruse is currently EVP Battery Operations at Karma Automotive and was previously CTO for Qoros Automotive in Shanghai China. Previously, Kruse lead the operation development for Sakti3 Inc. as Chief Operating Officer and Board Member. Sakti3 is commercializing solid-state battery technology simultaneously targeted at electric vehicles and consumer electronics and was ultimately acquired by Dyson. In 2010 he was appointed to the National Academy of Science Sub Committee on advanced battery technology. Prior to 2010 he had a long tenure at General Motors Corporation, Michigan and held many leadership roles including hybrid, electric vehicles & advanced technology batteries.
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Robert Kruse Jr.
Mr. Kruse is a battery and energy storage subject matter expert. Mr. Kruse is currently EVP Battery Operations at Karma Automotive
HIGH ENERGY DENSITY AND LOAD CURRENTS Large number of pores (‘micro batteries’) Each pore has high aspect ratio 5-20 um x 400 um, effectively acting as high density battery Very thin battery embodiments FAST RECHARGE Large number of pores (‘micro batteries’) Each pore effectively acts as a small battery Charging rate determined by each pore, not full system