EV AND BATTERY DESIGN, TESTING, AND SIMULATION
Boyd Opens EV Battery Material Safety Testing Lab in San Jose, California
Boyd has opened a new battery material safety testing laboratory in San Jose, California. The lab supports validation and simulation of materials used in EV battery systems, with a focus on thermal runaway prevention and containment.
EU MARBEL Project Develops Second-Life Eco-Designed Modular EV Battery
The EU MARBEL Project, coordinated by the Eurecat Technology Center, has developed an innovative modular electric vehicle (EV) battery concept focused on eco-design and second-life reuse. The new prototype supports circular economy goals by streamlining battery assembly, disassembly, and repurposing, while enabling predictive diagnostics and ultra-fast charging.
EVident Battery Raises $3.2M for EV Pack Inspection Tech
EVident Battery has announced that it has secured $3.2 million in seed funding to advance its non-destructive EV battery pack inspection technology. The round was led by Ibex Investors, with participation from Nationwide Ventures, Automotive Ventures, Avesta Fund, and angel investors in the EV sector.
Ricardo Develops Rare Earth- and Copper-Free Electric Propulsion Motor
Ricardo has successfully designed, tested, and delivered a prototype electric propulsion module that eliminates the use of rare earth elements and copper typically found in conventional electric motors.
R&D BREAKTHROUGHS IN BATTERY TECH
Gradiant Spin-Out alkaLi Announces New Direct Lithium Extraction Technology
Gradiant’s Boston-based spin-out company, alkaLi, has announced the launch of its advanced EC² technology, setting a benchmark in direct lithium extraction (DLE). The system has demonstrated an impressive 97% lithium recovery rate from salar brines in North America, with a guaranteed minimum of 95% at customer sites. This technology promises to enable faster, more cost-effective, […]
Sandia BATLab Expedites EV Battery Failure Detection
Sandia National Laboratories is advancing efforts to improve electric vehicle (EV) battery safety by detecting failures earlier, providing critical warning time to vehicle occupants before potentially dangerous incidents occur.