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Understanding Thermal Runaway and How It’s Being Prevented in 2024
In the evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), battery safety remains a top priority, especially when it comes to preventing thermal runaway.

A Layman’s Guide to Battery Swapping
Electric Vehicle adoption in India is set to rise exponentially over the course of the next 5-10 years, especially with honorary Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing the government’s intent to

How Can Smart Charging Accelerate the Energy Transition?
The modern era vehicles aka Electric Vehicles (EVs), tend to solve one of the most intimidating problems of the present time – climate change.

What’s Accelerating EV Growth in India?
While the world transitions towards a sustainable future, e-mobility & EVs are at the helm of this change. As an organization working towards building a better tomorrow, ION Energy is proud to be a part of this transition.
A comprehensive guide to BMS integration for electric vehicle enthusiasts

PCM vs. BMS: Which is Better?
Lithium-ion batteries were developed in the 1970s and first commercialized by Sony in 1991 for the company’s handheld video recorder. Today everything you see is powered by batteries from smartphones to electric cars to even the International Space Station, which makes increased battery safety all the more crucial

Battery Safety : Top 5 Reasons Why Lithium-Ion Batteries Catch Fire
Lithium-ion batteries were developed in the 1970s and first commercialized by Sony in 1991 for the company’s handheld video recorder. Today everything you see is powered by batteries from smartphones to electric cars to even the International Space Station, which makes increased battery safety all the more crucial

Maxwell’s Path to BMS Reliability: A Comprehensive Journey
In electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, the Battery Management System (BMS) is an essential cornerstone of innovation and safety. By managing multiple cells in series and parallel, the BMS powers the entire vehicle, ensuring the battery functions optimally and safely over time. Think of the

A Layman’s Guide to Battery Swapping
Electric Vehicle adoption in India is set to rise exponentially over the course of the next 5-10 years, especially with honorary Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing the government’s intent to

How Can Smart Charging Accelerate the Energy Transition?
The modern era vehicles aka Electric Vehicles (EVs), tend to solve one of the most intimidating problems of the present time – climate change.

What’s Accelerating EV Growth in India?
While the world transitions towards a sustainable future, e-mobility & EVs are at the helm of this change. As an organization working towards building a better tomorrow, ION Energy is proud to be a part of this transition.

Top 3 Reasons Why I Joined Maxwell
Every job change decision involves a complex set of criteria and honestly, I firmly believe that leaving one company should not be the sole reason for joining another company.

Endurance Technologies acquires ION Energy’s BMS business unit for $40M
Lithium-ion batteries were developed in the 1970s and first commercialized by Sony in 1991 for the company’s handheld video recorder. Today everything you see is powered by batteries from smartphones to electric cars to even the International Space Station, which makes increased battery safety all the more crucial

Navigating the New EU Battery Regulations: What You Need to Know
In a rapidly evolving landscape where sustainability and safety are paramount, the European Union has introduced groundbreaking regulations to govern the battery industry. Regulation 2023/1542, approved in July 2023, heralds a new era of standardised practices aimed at promoting environmental

PCM vs. BMS: Which is Better?
Lithium-ion batteries were developed in the 1970s and first commercialized by Sony in 1991 for the company’s handheld video recorder. Today everything you see is powered by batteries from smartphones to electric cars to even the International Space Station, which makes increased battery safety all the more crucial

Battery Safety : Top 5 Reasons Why Lithium-Ion Batteries Catch Fire
Lithium-ion batteries were developed in the 1970s and first commercialized by Sony in 1991 for the company’s handheld video recorder. Today everything you see is powered by batteries from smartphones to electric cars to even the International Space Station, which makes increased battery safety all the more crucial

Maxwell’s Path to BMS Reliability: A Comprehensive Journey
In electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, the Battery Management System (BMS) is an essential cornerstone of innovation and safety. By managing multiple cells in series and parallel, the BMS powers the entire vehicle, ensuring the battery functions optimally and safely over time. Think of the

What’s Accelerating EV Growth in India?
While the world transitions towards a sustainable future, e-mobility & EVs are at the helm of this change. As an organization working towards building a better tomorrow, ION Energy is proud to be a part of this transition.