IS THIS THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES? THE NEW BATTERY DEVELOPED BY MOTUL AND GCK
Electric car technology is evolving quickly – but controlling the temperatures of batteries has been slower to catch up. To address this, Motul and Green Corp Konnection (GCK) have developed a battery that features a new approach to thermal management. Motul and GCK’s solution fully immersed battery uses a newly developed fluid to cool the cells and prevent thermal runaway.
CHRISTOPHE LACROIX, MOTUL CHIEF INFORMATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER, EXPLAINS HOW IT WORKS.
He said: “We’ve developed a dielectric fluid that is non sensitive to electric current and can dissipate the heat and isolate the cells of the battery. Along with GCK, we created those fluids in the laboratory based on chemistry and our expertise in identifying and blending formulations.”
He added: “The result is a battery with three clear benefits. First, batteries with this fluid are safer because they are less prone to catch fire. Secondly, as we can control the temperature, we can prolong the lifespan of batteries. And thirdly, because the fluid allows higher charging rates, you can charge batteries faster.”
