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.
Integrated thermal safety for electric transit fleets
moviTHERM and Troman have launched an integrated thermal-safety platform for buses, rail and paratransit, combining infrared monitoring, onboard detection and suppression to cover vehicles, depots and charging sites via a single cloud-based system.
Nordic launches adaptive battery health platform
Nordic Semiconductor has unveiled an adaptive battery health platform that has provided real-time fuel-gauge analysis and State-of-Health reporting, and has integrated cloud analytics for fleet-level battery monitoring and predictive replacement insights.
Immersion Cooling Stops Thermal Propagation in Batteries
Carrar has reported that R&D tests have shown its Two‑Phase Immersion Architecture has prevented thermal propagation between NMC pouch cells, with a triggered cell exceeding 800 °C while an adjacent cell has remained near 50 °C.
Australian-made DC power systems for critical assets
Century Yuasa's locally engineered DC power systems have provided asset operators greater control over specification, compliance, testing and lifecycle services, and have reduced integration and operational risk in Australian critical infrastructure environments characterised by high temperatures and remote sites.
PSA tapes optimise EV battery manufacturing
Manufacturers have adopted PSA tapes and have reduced process steps and capital expenditure, have supported robotic application, have lowered scrap rates, and have enabled in-line quality checks and tailored dielectric and thermal protection.
Functional Safety in eMobility Battery Systems
A webinar has been organised by Intertek to compare common eMobility battery and product standards and has outlined methods to implement application-specific functional safety test plans, covering battery safety functions, tests and EMC evaluations for EV engineering stakeholders.
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.
AVL webinar on battery design for new safety standards
China has updated EV battery safety standards, and AVL has developed a 'No Flame-Out' pack design using multi-scale simulation, empirical testing and analytics; a webinar has been scheduled for the Virtual Conference on EV Engineering.
Webinar on e-mobility battery pack materials and testing
The webinar has examined material and design approaches for e-mobility battery packs, highlighting non-cellular elastomer potting versus foam, and has assessed implications for safety, durability, manufacturability and production efficiency.
Mitigating catastrophic failure risk in EV battery cells
A webinar has been organised by Chroma to outline methods for identifying and removing defective lithium‑ion cells before electrolyte introduction, after reports have indicated Hipot and IR tests have failed to detect latent internal shorts.
Tata Technologies' WATTSync supports Battery Aadhaar
Tata Technologies has announced that its WATTSync platform has been adapted to integrate India's Battery Aadhaar, supporting BPAN management, lifecycle tracking, interoperability with regulatory systems and analytics for performance, provenance and recycling compliance.
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.
Kikusui test systems for EV on-board chargers
Kikusui has provided test systems that have enabled AC and DC evaluation of on‑board chargers, reproducing global grid conditions, supporting bidirectional DC testing and regenerative operation for compliance, performance validation and accelerated development.
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.
HPQ ENDURA+ cells awarded UL 1642 certification
HPQ Silicon's ENDURA+ 18650 and 21700 cells received UL 1642 certification, enabling US commercial sales and advancing the platform from validation to commercialisation.
Thermal management advances for EVs and BESS
IDTechEx projects increased adoption of active and passive cooling in EVs and BESS, driving shifts to immersion and direct oil cooling and fire-protection materials; market forecast above US$25bn by 2036.
Webasto and Maccor collaborate on EV battery test systems
Webasto and Maccor have partnered to offer integrated EV battery test systems from cell cycling to high-voltage pack emulation, supplying OEMs, labs and universities with US-based manufacture and service.
Volvo EX30 battery charge advisory and recall
Volvo has advised owners of certain 2024 EX30 models to limit charging to 70% due to a suspected manufacturing fault; a recall is registered in Australia and remedies are pending.
Volvo EX30 owners advised to limit charging to 70%
Regulator warns 2,815 units of 2024 Volvo EX30 should not be charged above 70% due to a battery cell manufacturing defect; remedy pending and owners will be contacted for free repairs.
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.
India proposes unique identification system for EV batteries
Draft guidelines would assign a 21-character digital ID to EV battery packs, enabling lifecycle tracking, regulatory oversight and improved recycling and second-life management.
China mandates no fire, no explosion EV battery safety
China finalised 294 national standards, making EV power-battery no-fire, no-explosion safety requirements mandatory; GB 38031-2025 takes effect 1 July 2026 with transition to 2027.
AI and edge computing in EV battery management
AI and edge computing enable intelligent battery management systems that predict degradation, improve state-of-charge and state-of-health accuracy, process data on-board to reduce latency and support predictive maintenance.
Experts question safety claims of solid-state batteries
Chinese experts note solid-state batteries are not inherently risk-free, citing unresolved thermal and dendrite hazards, amid automaker development plans and a forthcoming 2026 safety standard.
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.
Nuvola SafeCoat separator prevents thermal runaway in tests
Nuvola reported its SafeCoat separator prevented thermal runaway during nail penetration tests and remains stable above 220°C; it is compatible with existing production lines and may reduce pack insulation needs.
BASF and Welion unveil solid-state EV battery pack
BASF and Welion unveiled a solid-state EV battery pack in Guangzhou, using BASF materials to halve pack weight, improve thermal management and meet China’s GB 38031 safety standard.
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.
Altech validates safety of sodium-nickel-chloride batteries
Altech completed destructive safety tests on sodium-nickel-chloride batteries; the company reported no explosions, thermal runaway or leakage in fire, impact, overcharge, penetration and submersion scenarios.
MIT-WPU patents passive hybrid EV battery cooling system
MIT-WPU patented a passive hybrid cooling system using heat pipes and nano‑fluid to manage EV battery temperatures without active components, improving safety and charging efficiency in hot climates.
Panasonic Energy and Brown partner on battery diagnostics
Panasonic Energy and Brown University will jointly develop diagnostic methods to analyse lithium-ion materials degradation and integrate findings into Panasonic's materials development to enhance cell durability and power.
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.
ITS Logistics launches lithium-ion battery hub network
ITS Logistics has launched a North American network of lithium‑ion battery hubs providing compliant storage, hazardous‑materials‑certified transport and scalable fulfilment for manufacturers and automakers.
BYD commits to LFP batteries and safety standards
BYD affirmed its strategic adoption of LFP batteries, citing safety, longer lifecycle and market dominance in China, and called for industry prioritisation of safety over range optimisation.
BMW, Samsung SDI and Solid Power Collaborate on Solid-State Batteries
BMW, Samsung SDI, and Solid Power form a partnership to develop all-solid-state battery technology aimed at enhancing electric vehicle safety and range.
BMW, Solid Power and Samsung SDI Collaborate on ASSB Technology
BMW Group, Solid Power and Samsung SDI collaborate to develop and validate all-solid-state battery technology for next-generation electric vehicle cells.
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.
PSA Tapes Enhance Thermal Management in EV Batteries
Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes offer versatile, cost-effective solutions to improve thermal regulation, safety, and durability in electric vehicle battery design.
CATL Launches No Propagation 3.0 and Shenxing Pro Battery in Europe
CATL has introduced the No Propagation 3.0 battery technology and Shenxing Pro lithium-iron-phosphate battery in Europe, featuring enhanced safety and performance for diverse driving conditions.
TOSS Launches Impulse Heat-Sealing Tech for EV Battery Packaging
TOSS Machine Components has developed PIREG impulse heat-sealing technology, enabling adaptable, energy-efficient sealing for complex-shaped EV battery packaging with advanced automation integration.
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.
Schaeffler Advances Solid-State Battery and EV Drive Technologies
Schaeffler presents innovations in solid-state batteries, magnet-free motors and thermal management, enhancing EV efficiency, safety and supply chain sustainability.
H.B. Fuller Advances Thermal Management Materials for EV Batteries
H.B. Fuller develops foam, adhesive, and thermal materials enhancing EV battery safety, structural integrity, and manufacturing efficiency, addressing thermal management and durability challenges.
Huawei Outlines Multi-Layer Safety Systems After Xiaomi Crash
Following a fatal Xiaomi EV crash involving alcohol, Huawei detailed its multi-layer vehicle safety and emergency access systems, emphasizing redundant door locks and battery protection.
Epoxy and Polyurethane Use in EV Battery Protection
Epic Resins develops epoxy and polyurethane formulations to enhance EV battery safety by protecting against moisture, vibration, and thermal events, while supporting manufacturing flexibility.
