Start-up Swedish Actrify wants to double the lifespan of electric vehicle batteries. But don't like the latest trend in the industry: the "cell-to-pack" concept.
"We have developed models for how to build batteries as modularly as possible so that you can easily replace parts to extend their life and make it more durable. It's not just about how to build from scratch, but also about what to do with the batteries that come back. Not all of them need to be sent for recycling immediately, but can have a second life elsewhere," says Mattias Näslund.
The company works with everything from charging, electrification and battery technology, all the way from cell, module and battery pack, to recycling where the raw material is used in new batteries. Basically, it's about maximizing the life of batteries – whether they're in a vehicle, a heavy machine or in a property.
"Today, cells are glued, which makes it difficult to remove individual parts. There you can do a lot differently. Some components have a shorter lifespan than others, and if you can replace them, you get a longer lifespan for the whole," says Näslund.
The trick is to build in modules and make sure that each individual part can be easily replaced. Here it is about ensuring already in the design phase that parts can be replaced without having to replace the entire battery, but also having an idea of where that part can be used next.
According to them, Actrify's solution can more than double the lifespan of electric car batteries. In addition, with good finances for both the person renovating the battery and the car owner. The company expects a price that is between 50 and 75 percent lower than replacing the entire battery.
https://www.actrify.com/
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This is so great! https://donkey-kong.io
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Dear Sven Nilson Your climate love has received over 50 agrees! We have reached out to Actrify by email and requested a response. I will keep you updated on any progress! To reach more people and increase the chance of a response, click the Share button above to share the review on your social accounts. For every new member that joins We Don't Have Time from your network, we will plant a tree and attribute it to you! /Adam, We Don't Have Time
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Holistic, e2e approach and circular thinking
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Long-life batteries are a game changer.Lets embrace them
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This innovation will make people want to embrace the idea of buying electric cars.And we get to reduce carbon emissions.
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In urgent need!
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Sounds to be a very promising venture
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Great point there, we should look at all avenues to ensure that we come up with the best for our environment
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Excellent work! And it all starts with right design - design for dismantling, modularity, second life.
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This is cool if it actually works!
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Well needed!
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This will aid in faster transition
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@Actrify focus on extending the life of electric vehicle (EV) batteries is commendable and holds great potential. Prolonging the lifespan of batteries can have significant environmental and economic impacts. By reducing the need for frequent battery replacements, Actrify's technology can help minimize waste and conserve valuable resources. This could also make EVs more accessible and affordable for a wider range of consumers. Efforts like these are crucial for the sustainable growth of the electric vehicle industry and the transition towards a cleaner transportation sector.
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Market demands long life batteries
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That's great innovation