Advancements in Cell Chemistry for Higher Energy Density: Report ft. interviews & Thermal Runaway Presentations from Rimac Technology and University of Sheffield

As the demand for electric vehicles continues to rise, the automotive industry is pushing the boundaries of battery technology to enhance the efficiency, range, and energy density of EV batteries. Automotive IQ has had recent discussions with industry experts, who have focused on the pursuit of the latest and greatest cell chemistry that will provide the next leap in energy density.

In the current state, the importance of battery safety cannot be overstated. One of the most significant safety concerns associated with current automotive battery technology is the risk of thermal runaway, a rare but potentially hazardous event. To address this concern and improve the safety of battery technology without compromising energy density, Peter Bugryniec, a Research Associate at The University of Sheffield, offers valuable insights. This article showcases Peter’s insights and explains the thermal runaway risks and how they can be improvement at the cell level, as well as how batteries can be enhanced.

This download includes:

• Making Automotive Battery Technology Safer Without Sacrificing Energy Density - insights from Peter Bugryniec, Research Associate at the University of Sheffield.

• Peter’s presentation ‘Preventing and Mitigating Thermal Runaway’.

• Lessons Learned to Reduce Battery Cost & Battery Weight: New Ideas to Make Manufacturing More Efficient, Less Costly and Increase EV Adoption - Interview with Mustafa Yusein, Principal Battery Engineer, Rimac Technology.