About:Energy Partners with ST for Battery Management System

Energy innovation is taking a giant leap forward with the latest development from About:Energy. The company has unveiled a groundbreaking demonstrator that seamlessly integrates battery data with automotive chips and the AutoDevKit platform from STMicroelectronics. This innovative BMS demonstrator is set to revolutionize the way in-house development of safe, efficient, and cost-effective systems is carried out, utilizing the cutting-edge Voltt battery models from About:Energy and ST hardware.

This integration not only streamlines design cycles but also ensures the protection of intellectual property, accelerates BMS prototyping, and enables comprehensive solutions for safety monitoring, efficiency optimization, state of charge assessment, and fast charging. The implications of this advancement are far-reaching, promising a new era of electrification initiatives across various industries.

“By fusing our expertise in battery modeling with their cutting-edge hardware and software, we are empowering companies of all sizes and across industries from electric vehicles, aviation, grid storage, and more, to unleash new levels of safety, efficiency, and performance in their electrification initiatives,” said Gavin White, co-founder, and CEO of About:Energy.

About:Energy, a spinout from Imperial College London and the University of Birmingham, was founded with the mission to provide the battery industry with digital tools and advanced data for building better batteries, cells, and BMS systems. The Voltt software developed by About:Energy utilizes battery data and models to streamline battery R&D processes, making it a technology-agnostic platform that is set to transform the industry.

This recent development has garnered significant attention, leading to About:Energy securing a substantial £1.5 million in funding for further advancements in battery data integration. The company's commitment to innovation and collaboration is poised to drive significant progress in the field of energy storage and electrification, paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient future.