A digital battery passport provides easy access to structured, reliable, and complete information about the battery. This fresh initiative in the U.S. lithium battery landscape aims to simplify consumers’ choice and use of batteries. The U.S. … [Read more...]

Lithium-ion battery (LIB) safety is a major concern for designers. LIBs are generally safe to use if they have been properly manufactured and are integrated correctly into systems. However, the use of sub-standard materials and the possibility of … [Read more...]

Battery cell formation and testing follow cell assembly and are critical processes to ensure high-performance and cost-effective electric vehicle (EV) battery packs. Formation activates the materials enabling the cell to act as a rechargeable … [Read more...]

EV battery safety guidelines are important and extensive. They relate to all aspects of battery use, including performance when exposed to mechanical, electrical and thermal abuse, discharging and charging, and even transportation of the batteries to … [Read more...]

The short answer is ‘no.’ We might be getting closer, but there’s still no guarantee that we’ll get there soon. Some automakers are looking at 2024 for the introduction of solid-state batteries in EVs, but others don’t see that happening until 2030. … [Read more...]