An optimum cell must be chosen for the application from the large range of chemistries, designs, and sizes. A control system must be designed that allows for safe, functional, and optimized use of the cells across the useable operating range. Battery modules and packs must be developed with the required safety and functionality traits while being optimized for space, weight, and cost. Thermal management systems must be integrated into packs to maintain optimal performance. Accurate and computationally efficient simulation models need to be developed to allow for co-design with the system for which the battery is intended. These tasks all require testing, both to acquire the relevant information for development and to validate each stage of integration.

Testing facilities in the UK (ABDS) and Japan (E-harbor), along with the University-partnered HiMaC² facility in California, provide direct cell and pack testing experience which can be used to benefit customers. HORIBA MIRA has proven projects in full battery pack and battery management development in addition to proprietary approaches to efficient cell characterization, degradation analysis, and battery cell simulation modelling. HORIBA Automotive also has the flexible STARS test automation and STARS ENTERPRISE lab management system, and decades of system integration experience of R&D facilities.

Strong partnerships with University College London and Queens University Belfast, among others, allow for product development and integration of the latest cell technologies, modeling techniques, and testing enhancements. Internal development also ensures continued improvement of our products to meet the latest industry needs, combining our testing experience with the experience of developing in-house battery packs and control systems to understand customer challenges and experiences.