Battery-management, battery-health and battery-safety control systems for vehicles.
State awards recognise shared EV battery architectures
State awards have recognised joint projects that have standardised battery thermal management, ultra-fast charging compatibility and redundant chassis engineering, and have enabled deployment of high-power charging and flash-charging vehicles.
BYD Qin L battery remains intact after severe collision
A BYD Qin L plug-in hybrid reportedly avoided battery fire and thermal runaway in a severe offset collision in Dalian, China. Its lithium-iron phosphate battery remained intact after automatic high-voltage isolation was triggered.
BYD patents predictive battery thermal management
BYD has filed a patent for a navigation-linked predictive battery thermal management system that has been designed to adjust temperature targets using route and cell data to improve electric-vehicle efficiency and support diverse battery chemistries amid rising LFP production.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra fire in Nanchang; battery data normal
A Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has caught fire on 7 June in Nanchang, and the company has said battery data have shown normal operation with no thermal runaway signals; authorities have been notified and investigations have continued.
Mercedes-AMG unveils all-electric GT 4-Door Coupe
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled its first model on the AMG.EA architecture, featuring axial-flux motors, a high-performance battery with direct cell cooling and 600kW charging. The GT 63 and GT 55 deliver up to 860kW and recharge more than 460km of range in 10 minutes.
Localised 76°C hotspot exceeds 71°C BMS reading in BYD test
A livestream test has recorded a 76.42°C localised hotspot versus a 71°C BMS pole reading during megawatt flash charging, and internal sensors have shown a 6.5°C spread; BYD’s CTO has emphasised evolved thermal design limits.
Moment Energy secures UL 60730-1 safety certification
Moment Energy has obtained UL 60730-1 certification for a battery management system for repurposed electric-vehicle batteries, completing its UL safety stack and providing insurers, regulators and utilities with an independently certified safety basis for second-life storage deployments.
Hyundai recalls 2019–2023 Kona Electric models
Hyundai has issued an urgent safety recall for 2019–2023 Kona Electric models after a Battery Management System software fault has been identified that may cause electrical short circuits and fire; most vehicles have required a software update.
BYD Blade Battery teardown reveals 170-cell pack and repairability concerns
A follow-up technical explanation of BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery teardown details its 170-cell structure, integrated BMS, refrigerant-based cooling, extensive adhesive use and challenges for repairability and recycling.
AI charging strategy extends EV battery life in simulation
Chalmers researchers have developed a reinforcement‑learning charging strategy that has extended simulated EV lithium‑ion cycle life by about 23% without increasing charge times and has been deployable via software updates pending physical validation.
China probes EV battery management after OTA updates
Chinese authorities and manufacturers have been scrutinised after owners have reported that over-the-air software updates have reduced electric-vehicle usable range and increased charging times, prompting tightened OTA rules and regulatory enquiries.
Redwood trials open-air grid storage at data centres
Redwood has deployed open-air repurposed EV battery packs at a Reno pilot to supply Crusoe data centres, has paired 20 MW solar with 12 MWh storage, and has used passive thermal management and proprietary pack-management software.
Hyundai recalls 4,880 EVs in Australia over battery fault
Hyundai has recalled 4,880 Kona and Ioniq electric vehicles in Australia after identifying a battery-management software fault that may cause fires while charging; dealers have been instructed to assess batteries and provide software updates or hardware fixes.
Limits of third-party BMS safety certification
A recent analysis has shown that third-party functional safety certifications for BMSs have often validated controller electronics but have not necessarily ensured cell-level monitoring or protection; firms have been advised to start with an FMEA and verify system architecture.
Modular EV battery system reaches 98.3% inverter efficiency
Scalvy has validated a modular battery-integrated power architecture with Valeo, achieving 98.3% peak inverter efficiency and demonstrating tight module SOC balancing, reduced thermal stress and potential to extend pack life by up to 15%.
MATTER integrates Iontra battery intelligence
MATTER has integrated Iontra’s battery intelligence into its AI‑Defined Vehicle platform, enabling real‑time state‑of‑health sensing and adaptive charge control to predict degradation, manage thermal stress and potentially improve charging speed, reliability and lifetime ownership costs.
Qoolers launches BTMS CORE tube heat exchanger for batteries
Qoolers has introduced BTMS CORE, which the company has said has reduced cooling-system weight by over 70% while maintaining tighter thermal control, and has increased heat-transfer speed and efficiency for EV, energy-storage and high-power applications.
Renesas launches 28 nm automotive MCU for ASIL D and zonal architectures
Renesas has launched the 28 nm RH850/U2C automotive MCU for chassis, safety, battery-management and motor-control applications. The device supports ASIL D, cybersecurity requirements and interfaces including automotive Ethernet, CAN-XL and I3C to support migration to zonal vehicle architectures.
Renesas launches 28 nm automotive MCU for ASIL D vehicle systems
Renesas has launched the 28 nm RH850/U2C automotive MCU for chassis, safety, battery-management and motor-control applications. It supports zonal architectures, multiple automotive networking interfaces, ASIL D functional safety and ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity requirements.
Webinar on accelerating BMS development and validation
A webinar has presented a compliance‑aware approach to accelerate battery management system development and validation while maintaining requirements alignment, testing and traceability, addressing risks associated with compressed schedules.
Hyundai and Kia invest in battery software firm Qnovo
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia have announced a strategic investment in Qnovo, which has provided a software platform for battery-health monitoring; they have completed collaborative testing and have said the technology has enabled warranty accounting and battery residual-value assessment.
Raythink proposes three-layer lithium-ion thermal monitoring
Raythink has outlined a three-layer infrared monitoring approach that has centralised thermal data on a cloud platform, has deployed rugged cameras across production and storage, and has integrated outputs with BMS and safety systems to address lithium-ion lifecycle risks.
Electra validates AI-driven battery management system
Electra Vehicles has validated EVE‑Ai Adaptive Controls, an AI-driven battery management system embedding real-time AI and physics‑informed algorithms at the edge, and has reported improved State of Charge and State of Health estimation accuracy.
Integrated FPC Cell Contacts for Battery Packs
Manufacturers have adopted flexible PCB-based cell contacting systems to replace discrete wiring, and have reduced assembly costs, improved manufacturing reliability and data quality, and have enabled more effective battery-management monitoring to support higher energy-density pack designs.
NSUT installs advanced EV training labs
Netaji Subhas University of Technology will invest Rs 35 lakh to install up to three EV training systems at Jaffarpur, providing hands-on BMS, integrated vehicle and PWM solar charging rigs.
SAFELOOP develops recycled-content Li-ion EV battery
SAFELOOP, a Horizon Europe-funded consortium, will develop recycled-content lithium-ion cells for e-buses, targeting improved safety, 15% longer lifetime and enhanced recyclability to support EU supply-chain resilience.
Flux Power wins $3.6m battery-pack orders for airport fleet equipment
Flux Power has secured more than $3.6m in orders from a major North American airline for lithium-ion battery packs used in baggage tractors, belt loaders and aircraft pushback units, featuring telemetry, battery management and predictive maintenance capabilities.
Littelfuse introduces automotive current sensor family
Littelfuse introduced six automotive current sensors offering isolated Hall-effect measurement up to ±1500 A with analogue or digital outputs, CAN support and ASIL-C capable designs for EV and HEV systems.
Concentric’s PowerHIVE reaches 250,000 battery swaps
Concentric’s PowerHIVE completed 250,000 two‑minute forklift battery swaps, offering standardised batteries, centralised charging and claimed throughput, space and energy efficiencies for facilities transitioning to lithium‑ion power.
Nissan deploys second-life Leaf batteries at Victoria plant
Nissan Australia commissioned solar-plus-storage at its Dandenong casting plant using nine repurposed Gen-1 Leaf batteries and Relectrify's ReVolve system, projected to save 128 MWh and 259 tonnes CO2 annually.
UL Solutions broadens vehicle battery certification
UL Solutions has expanded battery-vehicle certification to electric motorcycles, scooters and construction, agriculture and mining vehicles under UL 2850 and UL 2701, supported by global laboratories and partner facilities.
Raytron launches thermal imaging for lithium-ion batteries
Raytron introduced thermal imaging tools to detect early battery hotspots, supporting R&D, production quality control, logistics monitoring and maintenance to reduce lithium‑ion thermal‑runaway risk.
Ideal Semiconductor launches SuperQ MOSFET for 72V+ BMS
According to Ideal Semiconductor, the SuperQ MOSFET for 72V+ battery management offers lower RDS(on) and 1.4× greater short-circuit tolerance in internal tests.
Infineon and Munich Electrification partner on HV BMS
Infineon launched the PSOC 4 HVPA-SPM 1.0 microcontroller and partnered with Munich Electrification to provide ASIL D‑compliant battery management solutions to reduce development time and system costs.
Vanguard battery selected for Firstgreen MiniZ
Briggs & Stratton’s Vanguard Fi7.0 48V 7kWh battery powers Firstgreen’s MiniZ compact electric tracked loader, offering over six hours runtime, BMS support and 900 lb (≈408 kg) lift capacity.
Vishay launches AEC-Q200 automotive power resistor for EV systems
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a 50 W thick-film power resistor for automotive use. The AEC-Q200-qualified device is designed for EV and hybrid onboard chargers, battery-management systems and motor controls, with operation up to 175°C.
NXP Introduces EV BMS Chipset with Integrated EIS Technology
NXP Semiconductors has launched a battery management system chipset featuring embedded electrochemical impedance spectroscopy for enhanced EV battery monitoring and charging safety, available in 2026.
Bosch showcases motorcycle safety, battery and electric-drive technologies
Bosch marks 30 years of motorcycle ABS with new safety, connectivity, battery-monitoring and electric-drive solutions showcased at EICMA 2025, including Battery in the Cloud, a digital battery passport service and compact drive-control units.
Sumida Launches Automotive-Grade Pulse Transformers for BMS
Sumida has introduced the CIUH10D Series pulse transformers designed for battery management systems in EVs, offering high isolation, low profile, and automotive-grade reliability compliant with AEC-Q200.
Pickering Introduces 5A PXI Battery Simulator for BMS Testing
Pickering Interfaces has launched PXI battery simulator modules offering up to four isolated channels for advanced battery management system testing, supporting scalability and real-time validation.
Xbattery Raises $2.3M to Develop India’s Battery Management Systems
Hyderabad startup Xbattery secured $2.3 million in seed funding to develop an indigenous Battery Management System platform for electric vehicles and energy storage, supporting India’s clean energy goals.
Dukosi achieves ASPICE Level 2 for EV cell-monitoring system
Dukosi has achieved Automotive SPICE Capability Level 2 for its next-generation cell-monitoring system, following an evaluation by UL Solutions. The certification validates development processes for the EV battery-safety platform, including software, systems, support and project management.
Stellantis repurposes end-of-life EV batteries for mobility device
Stellantis is repurposing end-of-life EV batteries from Italy for Avathor One, an electric mobility device. Intent is adapting the battery modules and integrating a battery-management system as part of Stellantis’s circular-economy activities.
Hyundai Mobis Aims for Global Top 3 with Tech Innovations
Hyundai Mobis outlined strategies targeting a top-three global supplier ranking by 2033 through advancements in electrification, integrated vehicle systems, and user experience technologies.
Toshiba unveils 1500 V photorelay for EV battery systems
Toshiba has launched the TLX9161T photorelay for EV battery management systems, offering 1500 V withstand voltage and compact design to enhance safety and efficiency in high-voltage applications.
Yutong details electric-bus battery safety and extreme-weather testing
Yutong’s Electric Safety System combines battery protection, nitrogen-based thermal-runaway prevention, monitoring and rigorous factory testing for its electric buses. The company demonstrated the system during a visit to its Zhengzhou facility, including operation in extreme temperatures.
Webinar on BES LITE Sensor for Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
A webinar will present Honeywell's BES LITE sensor, highlighting its integration in various battery applications and its capabilities in in-pack monitoring and thermal runaway testing.
Toshiba Launches 1,500V Photorelay for Automotive Batteries
Toshiba introduces the TLX9161T photorelay with 1,500V withstand voltage, designed for high-voltage automotive battery systems, enhancing battery management and safety in electric vehicles.