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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.
The Ultimate Guide to Electric Vehicle Components and Their Functions
FBD SEO – June 29, 2026
An electric vehicle looks simple from the outside. No exhaust pipe. No gear shifts. Press the pedal, go. But underneath...
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EV Battery Cost in India (2026): Prices, Replacement Costs & What You’re Actually Paying For
Upendra Mishra – June 25, 2026
Battery cost is the single biggest financial question in EV ownership and also the most misunderstood one. The sticker price...
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Why India Is Becoming a Global Hub for BMS Manufacturing
Upendra Mishra – June 24, 2026
Five years ago, if you were building a battery pack in India and needed a BMS, your default answer was...
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How to Build EV Charging Infrastructure in India: A Complete Guide for Developers, Fleet Operators & OEMs (2026)
Upendra Mishra – June 22, 2026
India had 27,737 public EV charging stations installed as of March 2026, of which 22,753 were operational. Against a vehicle...
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What is BMS? A Complete Guide to Battery Management Systems
Upendra Mishra – May 27, 2026
Every lithium-ion battery pack, from the one powering a two-wheeler on a Bengaluru street to a grid-scale BESS installation in...
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Battery Management System & BMS for High Power Systems: The Complete Guide
Upendra Mishra – April 16, 2026
As the world transitions to electrified energy and transportation, the Battery Management System (BMS) has emerged as one of the...
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Made in India BMS: Why a Domestic BMS Battery Solution Is the Smart Choice
Upendra Mishra – April 16, 2026
In the rapidly evolving world of energy storage and electric mobility, the Battery Management System (BMS) is the unsung hero...
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EV Charger & EV Charger Manufacturers in India: Everything You Need to Know
Upendra Mishra – April 11, 2026
India's electric vehicle revolution is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. At the heart of this transformation is one critical component...
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Maxwell gets accredited with ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Admin – December 31, 2025
Every job change decision involves a complex set of criteria and honestly, I firmly believe that leaving one company should...
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A Layman’s Guide to Battery Swapping
Admin – December 31, 2025
Electric Vehicle adoption in India is set to rise exponentially over the course of the next 5-10 years, especially with...
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How Can Smart Charging Accelerate the Energy Transition?
Admin – December 31, 2025
The modern era vehicles aka Electric Vehicles (EVs), tend to solve one of the most intimidating problems of the present...
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What’s Accelerating EV Growth in India?
Admin – December 31, 2025
While the world transitions towards a sustainable future, e-mobility & EVs are at the helm of this change. As an...
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Top 3 Reasons Why I Joined Maxwell
Admin – December 31, 2025
Every job change decision involves a complex set of criteria and honestly, I firmly believe that leaving one company should...
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PCM vs. BMS: Which is Better?
Admin – December 31, 2025
Lithium-ion batteries were developed in the 1970s and first commercialized by Sony in 1991 for the company’s handheld video recorder....
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Endurance Technologies acquires ION Energy’s BMS business unit for $40M
Admin – December 30, 2025
Lithium-ion batteries were developed in the 1970s and first commercialized by Sony in 1991 for the company’s handheld video recorder....
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Battery Safety : Top 5 Reasons Why Lithium-Ion Batteries Catch Fire
Admin – December 30, 2025
Lithium-ion batteries were developed in the 1970s and first commercialized by Sony in 1991 for the company’s handheld video recorder....
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Navigating the New EU Battery Regulations: What You Need to Know
Admin – December 30, 2025
In a rapidly evolving landscape where sustainability and safety are paramount, the European Union has introduced groundbreaking regulations to govern...
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Maxwell’s Path to BMS Reliability: A Comprehensive Journey
Admin – December 30, 2025
In electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, the Battery Management System (BMS) is an essential cornerstone of innovation and safety. By...
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How Can You Pursue a Career in Electric Vehicle Software Development?
Admin – December 30, 2025
Introduction The electric vehicle (EV) industry stands at the forefront of a global movement towards sustainability, fueled by environmental consciousness...
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MOSFET vs Contactor Based BMS: What’s the difference?
Admin – March 20, 2023
In the electrifying world of Battery Management Systems (BMS), choosing between MOSFETs (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors) and contactors can make or...
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MOSFET vs Contactor Based BMS: What’s the difference?
In the electrifying world of Battery Management Systems (BMS), choosing between MOSFETs (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors) and contactors can make or break your battery system’s performance. Buckle up as we dive into this comprehensive technical comparison

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