EV AND BATTERY DESIGN, TESTING, AND SIMULATION
HBK VI-grade, MoBeLIV Partner on e-Powertrain Validation
VI-grade, part of HBK’s Virtual Test Division, has announced a new partnership with MoBeLIV, a specialist in electric drive simulation. Under the agreement, signed on September 9, 2025, HBK and its affiliates, including VI-grade, will serve as global resellers of MoBeLIV’s software solutions, expanding access to advanced simulation tools for electrified powertrain development.
Dürr and GROB Unveil Energy-Efficient Battery Cell Factory
Dürr and GROB have introduced a new concept factory for lithium-ion battery cell production, designed to minimize space and energy use while improving performance and product quality. Key technologies include dry electrode coating, which eliminates the need for a drying process, and advanced Z-folder technology for high-speed cell assembly with integrated notching.
Pure Lithium and Voltaiq Partner on Battery Commercialization
Pure Lithium, a vertically integrated lithium metal battery technology company, has selected Voltaiq’s Enterprise Battery Intelligence (EBI) platform to provide advanced battery analytics and quality control essential to the commercialization of its next-generation lithium metal battery. The announcement marks a pivotal step for Pure Lithium as it transitions from research and development toward pilot-scale production […]
Monolith, CamMotive Partner to Advance AI Battery Testing
The London-based Monolith, an artificial intelligence (AI) software provider for engineering teams, has partnered with UK-based e-powertrain development and testing services provider CamMotive to enhance electric vehicle battery testing through applied AI. The collaboration combines Monolith’s AI platform
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R&D BREAKTHROUGHS IN BATTERY TECH
AI Research at NJIT Paves Way for Lithium-Ion Battery Alternatives
Researchers from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have used artificial intelligence to address a critical challenge in energy storage: identifying affordable, sustainable alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. In research published in Cell Reports Physical Science, an NJIT team led by Professor Dibakar Datta
SAE International Publishes J3400/2 EV Charging Standard
SAE International, the global association of engineers and technical experts dedicated to advancing mobility knowledge and standards development, has announced the publication of SAE J3400/2™, a new standard defining the mechanical interface of EV connectors
ABB Simplifies Energy Storage with BESS-as-a-Service Model
ABB has launched its new Battery Energy Storage Systems-as-a-Service (BESS-as-a-Service) offering, a flexible, zero-CapEx model designed to help companies accelerate the shift to clean, resilient, and affordable energy.
Battery X Metals Files U.S. Provisional Patents for EV Battery Rebalancing Innovations
Battery X Metals Inc. has filed two U.S. provisional patent applications covering proprietary software and hardware technologies for diagnosing, rebalancing, and extending the lifespan of lithium-ion and EV batteries. The patents were filed through the company’s wholly-
