CamMotive has opened a new battery testing lab in Cambridge, UK, with more than 800 high-current cell-cycling channels and the ability to deliver up to 800 A per cell. The company says the facility is aimed at speeding development and validation of next-generation batteries for automotive and other high-power applications.
According to CamMotive, the lab can cycle hundreds of large-format cells under controlled conditions, and is one of only a few UK facilities with comparable capacity and current capability. The company says the setup is designed to help OEMs and other developers gather the data needed for modeling, compliance work, performance optimization, lifespan analysis, and charging-strategy development.
The facility is also equipped with dynamic climatic chambers operating from -40 °C to +180 °C, process thermostats for thermal-management testing, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and swelling analysis. For larger hardware, CamMotive says it can test modules and packs at up to 1 MW. Beyond automotive cells, the company is targeting eVTOL, data center, and stationary energy storage applications.
“The launch of our new test facility marks the latest phase of CamMotive’s commitment to advancing battery technology and its applications,” said director Bruce Campbell. He said the company aims to support work ranging from early concept development to end-of-line validation.
Source: CamMotive
