AMBerS: Accelerating Sovereign Electrification Through Modular Battery Innovation

Friday, 3 July 2026

Join leaders from Volklec, Ricardo, and Hyperbat for an inside look at the UK’s newly launched AMBERS (Advanced Modular Battery System) programme—a government‑backed initiative shaping the future of electrification across automotive and defence sectors.

Supported by the UK Battery Innovation Programme, AMBERS brings together leading capabilities in cell manufacturing, systems engineering, and pack integration to deliver a scalable, high‑performance modular battery platform designed for rapid deployment in demanding applications.

This session will introduce the programme’s vision, technology foundations, and industrial significance, while exploring how AMBerS lowers barriers to electrification by providing manufacturers with a production‑ready, UK‑built solution. The panel will discuss how the project enables faster access to advanced battery technology without the need to build full in‑house capabilities, and why domestic supply chains are critical for resilience, defence readiness, and next‑generation mobility innovation.

Attendees will gain early insight into the flexible modular architecture, built around Volklec’s high‑power 21700 cells, and understand how the collaboration between the three partners creates a clear pathway from cell development to real-world deployment.

• Introduction to the AMBERS programme and its significance for UK battery innovation
• How modular battery systems enable faster, scalable electrification across sectors
• The importance of a sovereign UK battery supply chain for resilience and defence
• Collaboration between Volklec, Ricardo and Hyperbat to deliver integrated solutions
• Opportunities for manufacturers to access high-performance battery technology with reduced development risk