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About:Energy Teams Up With STMicroelectronics To Propel Battery Management System Innovation
About:Energy has unveiled a new technology demonstrator for battery management systems (BMS) developed in collaboration with STMicroelectronics. The announcement was made at the Plug and Play Expo2024 in Stuttgart on June 6th, where the integrated solution won the Global Innovation Award.
The demonstrator integrates About:Energy's Voltt battery data with STMicroelectronics' automotive solutions and AutoDevKit platform. This integration aims to streamline BMS design cycles, protect intellectual property, and accelerate prototyping. The comprehensive solution includes features for safety monitoring, efficiency optimisation, state of charge assessment, and fast charging.
The integrated BMS solution is designed to empower companies across various industries, including electric vehicles (EVs), aviation, and grid storage. By leveraging this technology, companies can innovate in their electrification initiatives, enhancing safety, efficiency, and performance.
Statements from Key Figures
Gavin White, co-founder and CEO of About:Energy, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration. "We are thrilled to collaborate with STMicroelectronics, a renowned leader shaping the future of automotive electronics. By fusing our expertise in battery modelling with their advanced hardware and software, we are empowering companies of all sizes to achieve new levels of safety, efficiency, and performance in their electrification initiatives," he said.
About About:Energy
About:Energy is a leading battery data and software company focused on advancing electrification. Founded as a spinout from Imperial College London and the University of Birmingham, the company specialises in battery virtual prototyping. Its software, Voltt, features advanced battery data and models to streamline R&D processes, reducing time-to-market and enhancing battery system performance for the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors.
Funding and Support
To date, About:Energy has raised £1.7 million in funding from investors such as HighSage Ventures, Vireo Ventures, and Plug and Play Tech Centre. Additionally, the company has secured £1 million in government grants to accelerate product development.
STMicroelectronics' Role
STMicroelectronics supports BMS technology by combining its automotive solutions with About:Energy's innovative models. This collaboration enables companies to transform their electrification visions into reality while safeguarding intellectual property.
The integrated BMS solution from About:Energy and STMicroelectronics represents a significant advancement in the field of electrification. By streamlining design cycles and enhancing safety features, this technology offers a promising future for various industries looking to innovate in their electrification efforts.
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