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What’s Accelerating EV Growth in India?
While the world transitions towards a sustainable future, e-mobility & EVs are at the helm

Top 3 Reasons Why I Joined Maxwell
Vishwas V S Every job change decision involves a complex set of criteria and honestly,

How Can Smart Charging Accelerate the Energy Transition?
The modern era vehicles aka Electric Vehicles (EVs), tend to solve one of the most

PCM vs. BMS: Which is Better?
How safe are your batteries? Safety systems are essential components of battery packs. They prolong

Endurance Technologies acquires ION Energy’s BMS business unit for $40M
Founded in 2016, Maxwell Energy Systems (MESPL) is a subsidiary of ION Energy Inc, an

Battery Energy Storage Systems for a Sustainable Future
Every year on April 22, the world celebrates Earth Day, the modern environmental movement that

Battery Safety : Top 5 Reasons Why Lithium-Ion Batteries Catch Fire
If a lithium-ion battery fails, it will burst into flames and can cause widespread damage. Which is why battery safety is a key function of a BMS.

Battery Ageing in Energy Storage Systems
In a bid to reduce carbon emissions to zero, industry players are developing better and

A Layman’s Guide to Battery Swapping
Shrey Sanghavi “The world is at the cusp of a mobility revolution being driven by

How Does Cell Balancing Improve Battery Life
Cell balancing is a technique that improves battery life by maximizing the capacity of a battery pack. Know more here.

In Conversation with Sameer Bellubbi, VP of Product & Customer Success at ION Energy
In Conversation with Sameer Bellubbi, VP of Product & Customer Success at ION Energy

Improving Battery Safety Using Predictive Maintenance
The demand for renewable and distributed generation is leading to rapid evolution in the electric

The Unique Challenges of Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
The global lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.4%,

An Overview of the Analog Front-End of the BMS
(L) FS-XT-BMU; (R) FS-LT Introduction Functional blocks of the BMS (Battery Management System) comprises a

An Overview of a Microcontroller Unit (MCU) of the BMS
Functional blocks of the BMS (Battery Management System) comprises a control block which is the Microcontroller (MCU), and a sensing block, which is the Analog front end (AFE).
Let’s delve deeper into the Microcontroller Unit (MCU) of a BMS.

The importance of a safe BMS in two and three-wheeler EVs
The primary goal of a BMS is not only to ensure the safety of the EVs but also to improve the overall battery performance for its prolonged usage and long life.

What is EV Fleet Management and How Can Companies Benefit from it?
As companies transition to becoming all-electric, let’s understand the possible challenges and the need for a dedicated fleet management system to manage EV fleets

Energy Storage: Opportunities for Software to Improve Efficiency and Reliability
“The challenge with clean energy – solar and wind – is that it’s by definition

Is Compound The Next Big Thing In Large-Scale Renewable Energy Storage?
Functional blocks of the BMS (Battery Management System) comprises a control block which is the Microcontroller (MCU), and a sensing block, which is the Analog front end (AFE).
Let’s delve deeper into the Microcontroller Unit (MCU) of a BMS.

In Conversation with Anand Panchal, Customer Success Engineer at ION Energy Inc.
In Conversation with – The Passionate Journey of Anand Panchal, Customer Success Engineer at ION Energy Inc.

Fleet Management in an All-Electric World
As companies transition to becoming all-electric, let’s understand the possible challenges and the need for a dedicated fleet management system to manage EV fleets

Maxwell gets accredited with ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Maxwell, our advanced electronics platform for the Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage Industry, has been accredited with the ISO 9001:2015 certification.

How can software help fight climate change?
Climate change is a global & complex problem to solve!
AI and other Advance Technologies will play a significant role in building a zero-carbon future.

It’s officially Day 1!
Akhil Aryan discusses the implications of ION’s latest round of funding, the past and future of climate change action, and the scope of application for software technologies in the fight against global warming 🌏🔥

We’ve raised $3.6M in Pre-Series A Funding!
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve raised $3.6 million in Pre-Series A funding from Amazon’s

Altergo: Battery Intelligence & Analytics Platform
The ‘Transfer of Power’ As the world transitions to electric storage grids that are powered

esVolta selects Altergo to improve operational efficiency of its battery energy storage projects [Press Release]
NEW YORK / MUMBAI, August 19, 2020: esVolta has selected ION Energy, an industry leader

All Electric Future #1 – Akhil Aryan feat. Shreyas Shibulal (Micelio Mobility)
Introduction In a recent interaction, Akhil sat down with Shreyas, the founder of Micelio, to

Post-COVID19: Making a Case for Electric Vehicles
Levels of NO2 around the world, before & after travel restrictions and lockdowns (Source: EEA)

An Overview of the Essential Functional Blocks of the BMS
(L) FS-XT-BMU; (R) FS-LT Introduction Functional blocks of the BMS (Battery Management System) comprises a

Selecting the Right Lithium-Ion Battery for Your Application
A Lithium-ion battery is the storehouse of energy. To harness the enormous amount of solar,

ION Lens: Monitor the State of Your Battery in Real-Time
What is ION Lens? ION Lens is a companion application that acts as an interface

Quality Assurance and Testing for ION’s BMS
The Design Phase A Battery Management System (BMS) has two broad functional blocks namely –

Auto Expo Components 2020: Top 5 Highlights
We had an amazing time at our first ever Auto Expo! Here are the top 5 Highlights of Auto Expo Components 2020.

[In Conversation] The Inspiring Journey of Nitin Chopra, Mechanical Design Engineer at ION Energy Inc.
Nitin Chopra – Mechanical Design Engineer – speaks about his journey from IC Engines to E-Mobility

Top 5 Challenges of Fast Charging For Electric Vehicles
Fast charging for electric vehicles reduces the charging period to around thirty minutes. It could be a solution to consumers’ range anxiety and the assurance of electric vehicles.

[In Conversation] Sanket Dalvi’s fascinating Journey as a Full Stack Developer Intern at ION Energy Inc.
On his last day as a Full Stack Developer Intern, we caught up with Sanket Dalvi to talk about his experience working at ION and what kept him most excited at work every day!

3 Complex Scenarios to Ensure Faster Product Development With ION’s Hardware-in-the-loop Testing
Hardware in the loop provides a tool for engineers to develop and test their solutions in a fast and efficient manner for faster product development.

The Emerging Need For Artificial Intelligence in Energy Storage
Artificial Intelligence in energy storage, coupled with machine learning can immensely advance the energy storage sector.

How can you Improve the Performance and Life of Lithium-ion Batteries?
Leverage battery data with machine learning, AI & analytics to accurately determine, predict and improve the performance and life of lithium-ion batteries by up to 40%.

Custom Alerts: How Can You Make Zero-Downtime a Reality with Edison Analytics
As a user, you can also set custom alerts based on specific thresholds/conditions that are critical for you. Set the alert type, the interval, delay, recipients, and the medium of alert.

Applying NASA Data sets to Battery Prognostics and Health Management (PHM)
The data set for battery prognostics has been collected from a custom-built battery prognostics testbed at the NASA Ames Prognostics Center of Excellence (PCoE).

[Edison Analytics] Intuitive & Customized Dashboard View
By leveraging ION’s domain expertise around battery management, Edison Analytics collects battery data, monitors and optimizes performance in real-time.

Cell Balancing for Maximum Battery Pack Performance
Active cell balancing topology manages to transfer the charge from energy exceeded cell to energy-depleted cell via bi-directional DC-DC power converter circuits.

How to best select Battery Management Systems (BMS) for High Voltage Li-Ion Batteries
Irrespective of the voltage, all lithium-ion battery packs require a Battery Management System (BMS)

From Evolution to Application: How Digital Twin Technology Helps Improve Lithium Battery Life
Digital Twin technology is the key to gaining complete control of the battery with easy information availability and accessibility.

An Electric Future: Second life for EV Batteries
Second life for EV Batteries: Battery packs can retain approx. 70-80% of their initial capacity and can be redesigned, re-purposed and optimized.

Battery and BMS: The Key to Making EVs Mainstream
If the battery is the heart of the vehicle, the BMS is its brain. It maintains optimum performance and notifies the user in case the health fails.

FAME-II: Top 5 Things You Need to Know
FAME II: Helping India ride the electric wave There’s big news in the electric mobility

Building the New Standard in Battery Management & Intelligence
Battery Management Systems unlock the required performance while preventing aging and ensuring the battery stays within operating limits.

Powering the Next Generation of Electric Two-wheelers
Globally, the electric two-wheelers industry was valued at $9 billion in 2018 and is expected to post a CAGR of 7% during the period of 2019-2023.