Volvo partners with Breathe in its commitment to software-defined batteries: 30% faster recharge
Volvo partners with Breathe in its commitment to software-defined batteries: 30% faster recharge
Be extremely cautious when dealing with the Swedish brand, even though it might have given the impression that Volvo has been able to go more unnoticed in recent years when it comes to electrification technology. Its goal is to become a fully electric brand by 2030, and the introduction of the EX30 has marked a significant turning point that could catapult the Nordic manufacturer to unprecedented heights.
Throughout history, technology and Volvo have always gone hand in hand, and the switch to electric vehicles was not going to be any different. Volvo Cars Tech Fund, a subsidiary of the brand, was established in 2018 to invest in companies and technological fields that accelerate the development of this emerging market and its production models.
Their most recent collaboration agreement focuses on software, which is a crucial component in making electric vehicles an even more viable option. Volvo is the first brand to have access to Breathe Battery Technologies’ most recent version of proprietary charging software.
Volvo electric vehicles of the latest generation will be equipped with this technology. An internal battery management platform developed by the Swedish company will be adapted by software whose primary goal is to maximize the efficiency of the company’s proprietary charging technology. Volvo claims that new technology will enable fast charging procedures to reduce charging times from 10 to 80% by 15 to 30% without compromising battery autonomy or energy density.
Shorter charging times, within the range in which customers typically perform fast recharges, are a big step in the right direction as we continue to drive electric mobility, said Ann-Sofie Ekberg, CEO of Volvo Cars Tech Fund. “The business and investment alliance with Breathe helps us address a known concern among electric vehicle buyers.”
The software created by the London-based company Breathe uses adaptive charging technology to control the battery dynamically and in real-time. It does this by using algorithms that enable: managing the charging process based on the battery’s state of health and preventing the formation of lithium deposits, which over time can affect the battery’s performance and useful life.
“Our technology’s widespread implementation on Volvo’s next-generation electric vehicle platform paves the way for creative automotive designs and performance enhancements. Dr Ian Campbell, CEO of Breathe Battery Technologies, sums up, “One of the cornerstones of the future we aspire to is a quick and easy recharging process.
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