Kulr, Worksport team on battery, BMS technologies
Kulr and Worksport have signed a strategic deal on battery pack development using thermal protection materials as well as AI-integrated battery management system (BMS) software design.
The deal also covers manufacturing of the Worksport power packs in the US with the Kulr thermal runaway protection technology. This includes development of Worksport’s COR Battery Pack System, optimising the BMS requirements, refining cell configurations, and improving overall system performance, safety, and reliability.
Both companies aim to incorporate AI-driven software into the BMS, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and advanced data analytics. This is intended to optimize power distribution, extend battery lifespan, and reinforce safety measures.
Using the Kulr patented thermal runaway protection technology in the Worksport battery systems is expected to significantly improve battery safety and longevity by mitigating thermal runaway risks.
The Kulr One Design Solutions (K1-DS) will help Worksport evaluate the performance, cost efficiency, and scalability of the successors to the Solis solar cover and Cor portable battery pack that are set for release in the second half of 2025.
Worksport has an active partnership with Hyundai for the Solis Solar cover that provides mobile power form the back of a truck with solar panels. The 650 cover will also be available for Ford, RAM (Stellantis) and General Motors (GM) light pickup trucks.
The K1-DS platform includes battery safety testing methodologies such as Fractional Thermal Runaway Calorimetry (FTRC), bomb calorimetry, and impingement zone mapping, ensuring thorough cell-level characterization and safety optimization.
The two companies are looking at domestic manufacturing options for the COR Battery Pack and related products. This strategic move aligns with growing market preferences for American-made energy solutions and positions both companies for long-term scalability and expansion.
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