Imagine if we could treat old car batteries like Lego sets, easily taking them apart and checking which pieces are still good. Instead of throwing them away, we use a digital passport to track their health and sell them to people who need cheaper energy storage. It's like a certified pre-owned market for the guts of an electric car.
Battery demand is skyrocketing toward 2,623GWh by 2030, but current disposal is wasteful and dismantling is dangerous and slow. There is no transparent way to verify the health of used batteries for resale.
An AI-driven robotic dismantling system and a blockchain-based Battery Passport and virtual marketplace for trading second-life batteries.
If you are an EV manufacturer dealing with high disposal rates of old batteries — this project developed AI-driven robotic dismantling and health characterization that extends battery lifespans through second-life applications.
If you are a logistics provider dealing with safety risks like fires and explosions during battery transport — this project developed smart logistics solutions and safe storage methods to ensure secure handling.
If you are a BESS provider dealing with high costs of new battery cells — this project developed a blockchain-enabled virtual marketplace to source verified, remanufactured second-life batteries.
Based on available project data, the project maximizes battery value and reduces costs per kWh by enabling second- and third-life applications through a virtual marketplace.
The project involves 11 industry partners, including global leaders like Ford and DHL, indicating a strong focus on industrial scalability and commercialization.
Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms are not disclosed, but the consortium aims to commercialize these European-origin technologies.
The project aligns with the 2020 Circular Economy Action Plan and the European Green Deal by creating Battery Passports to track provenance and sustainability.
The project period runs from 2023-05-01 to 2026-04-30, suggesting the technology will be refined through 2026.
The consortium is heavily industry-weighted at 79%, featuring 11 industrial partners including global giants like Ford and DHL. With 7 SMEs and a presence across 8 countries, the group is structured for rapid commercialization rather than pure academic research, combining high-level logistics and automotive expertise with specialized SME technology.
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