London-based startup Breathe Battery Technologies has entered into a partnership with Volvo Cars. Volvo is ready to incorporate "Breathe Charge," an exclusive algorithm-enabled charging program, into Volvo's all-electric cars.
Volvo hopes to improve charging efficiency through this partnership, possibly cutting the charging time from 10 to 80 percent by as much as 30 percent. Adaptive charging algorithms are used by Breathe's software to control the charging process in real-time, protecting battery health without sacrificing energy density or range.
Revolutionizing EV Charging with Adaptive Technology
Breathe's recently developed Breathe Charge adaptive charging technology not only has a new design that seems promising in terms of speed improvements but more importantly, it can adjust to variations in the battery's condition to improve safety and prolong battery life.
Breathe possesses the potential to reduce charging times in half, which will be welcome news for electric vehicle (EV) owners who prioritize convenience over efficiency. The battery's electrochemical states are dynamically managed by the Bionic product using the same adaptive technology. Consequently, this attempts to prolong the battery's life and maintain excellent health for an extended amount of time, enabling the EV to stay.
According to Volvo, incorporating Breathe's software into its proprietary battery management platform will enable it to maximize and enhance the efficiency of charging technology. Customers of Volvo will benefit from even faster charging times as well as an improved driving and charging experience overall. The move speaks not only of benefits to Volvo's clientele but will also brand the company as one of the leaders pushing for ever-greener transportation solutions.
According to the brand, the new technology will be incorporated into the next generation of fully electric vehicles. It is anticipated that this will result in a 30 percent reduction in the time required to charge a fully electric Volvo from 10 to 80 percent of its charging state, all while keeping the same energy density and range. The improvements in charging time will not affect the battery's health throughout its full life cycle.
The partnership was announced following Breath closing their $10M Series A funding round last month, putting the company on a strong footing to develop its ground-breaking software further. These funds further underpin that the industry has confidence in Breathe's technology and its potential to revolutionize the EV market. As the proportion of electric vehicles in the automotive market grows, partnerships between companies or shareholders, for example, like these, will be paramount in cushioning the most promising markets from the increasing demand for efficient and sustainable transportation solutions.
Breathe’s impact on Volvo brand:
Breathe's software uses adaptive charging, which dynamically controls the battery in real-time, to achieve significantly shorter charging times than traditional stepped charging, which is based on pre-established rules. To provide the best driving experience and prevent lithium plating, which can impair the battery's performance and lifespan, the software uses algorithms to manage the charging process by the battery's health.
Breathe expects electric sales to increase significantly in the coming years, and its product is fully compatible with the hardware used in Volvo Cars' new generation of fully electric cars, making scaling an easy task.
"Deploying our technology at scale on Volvo's next-generation EV platform opens doors to innovative car designs and performance improvements," stated Dr Ian Campbell, CEO of Breathe Battery Technologies. We both have a strong passion for electric vehicles, and one of the keystones of the future we work towards is easy, quick charging.
A partnership between Breathe Battery Technologies and Volvo Cars would pave the path for more sophisticated and consumer-focused EV charging technology. This partnership emphasizes the value of innovation for a sustainable future while simultaneously marking a significant advancement for the electric vehicle sector. With an emphasis on the EV enthusiast and environmental defender, it creates chances for all partners to forge new and exciting partnerships that will advance the transition to cleaner, more efficient mobility.
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