Waygate Technologies CSC Cincinnati.
The Oklahoma Centre for Advancement of Sciences and Technology (OCAST) will fund Waygate Technologies’ project that aims to extend the life of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The project, which also involves Baker Hughes Energy Innovation Centre (EIC) and the University of Oklahoma, will focus on the fast-charging process for EV battery cells.
The project, named Failure Avoidance in Battery Stacks, will use 3D computed tomography inspection to enable the Chemistry Agnostic Protocol for Charging Electric Vehicles (FASTCHARGE). The NDT software specialist’s project placed in the top five of all applications that OCAST received, with the project expected to run for three years (2024-2026).
Waygate Technologies will utilise CT X-ray technology to inspect a selection of battery cells before and after the charging process. The level of strain the battery cells experience will then be analysed by the team to optimise the fast-charging protocol to extend the life of EV batteries.
The findings of this research should hopefully benefit manufacturers, OEMs, and car owners, as well as help the environment and improve cost efficiency levels.