Amsterdam is set to witness the unveiling of an innovative UK-based technology that could potentially change the approach to end-of-life EV batteries across Europe. Autocraft EV Solutions, a leading British company, has developed a unique mobile repair facility designed to test, repair, and remanufacture defective EV battery packs. The technology is aimed at maximizing the usage of these resources, a significant shift from the common practice of battery recycling.
The launch, set to take place at the Rematec automotive remanufacturing exhibition in Amsterdam from June 27-29, offers a glimpse into a new era of sustainable and circular automotive practices. Autocraft’s ‘Revive Mobile Repair Centre’ will mark its European debut by showcasing its capacity to process up to 2,000 battery packs annually.
The repair centre, designed to fit within a 30ft ISO footprint expandable container, is transportable and fully self-contained, enabling Autocraft to bring its battery diagnostics to any required location. This novel approach significantly reduces the environmental impact and logistic complexities typically associated with transporting large volumes of EV batteries over long distances.
Autocraft has designed the Revive Mobile Repair Centre to provide an all-inclusive range of EV battery services. This includes patented Autocraft State-of-Health test equipment for pack integrity safety checks, dynamic test methodology, fault identification and repair planning, pack discharge and disassembly, as well as module replacement and pack re-assembly. This comprehensive system allows for the repair and replacement of faulty modules, effectively reversing the effects of cyclical aging and returning the battery pack to optimal performance.
Such an approach holds significant implications for automotive sustainability. “The environmental benefits of maximizing EV battery longevity far outstrip the benefits of simply recycling,” states Mike Hague-Morgan, Executive Director at Autocraft. He asserts that the industry should prioritize extending the lifespan of EVs as far as possible before considering recycling as a final resort.
Each EV battery contains multiple modules, each composed of cells that store energy. In a series circuit setup, a single faulty cell can render an entire module unusable. However, Autocraft’s team of engineers has demonstrated that they can restore an EV battery from a diminished 10% operational capacity to a healthy 90% by merely repairing one or two modules.
Hague-Morgan believes this technological breakthrough could provide a roadmap for establishing permanent, British-owned Revive Mobile Repair Centres at strategic locations worldwide. With the ability to rapidly scale new centres in mere weeks, Autocraft could be on the cusp of globalizing a more sustainable approach to EV battery life cycle management.
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