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 integrated into systems. However, using sub-standard materials and the possibility of manufacturing or … [Read more...]

Battery cell formation and testing follow cell assembly and are critical, helping 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...]

Electric vehicle (EV) battery safety guidelines are essential and comprehensive, covering every aspect of battery use. This includes performance when exposed to mechanical, electrical, and thermal abuse, discharging and charging, and even the safe … [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...]

A research team comprised of Princeton, Vanderbilt, and Argonne and Oak Ridge National Labs researchers claims to have uncovered a hidden flaw behind failures in solid-state batteries. In a solid-state battery, ions move through the battery within a … [Read more...]

A new Battery Test System (BTS) for electric vehicle (EV) testing is designed to help tier-one suppliers and automakers adapt to the complexity and scale of EV battery testing through enhanced customization, automation, and connection of data across … [Read more...]