LG Energy Solution Ltd (LGES) has recently unveiled its latest battery management system (BMS) with diagnostic solutions, aimed at enhancing safety for electric vehicles (EVs). This move comes in response to a string of battery-related fires in South Korea, prompting LGES to prioritize safety measures for their batteries. The BMS is now available as a standalone product for other battery manufacturers as well.
In a strategic collaboration, LGES has partnered with Qualcomm Technologies Inc, a US semiconductor company, to expedite the deployment of SoC-based BMS diagnostic solutions. The new BMS software is compatible with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™, marking a significant advancement in BMS technology. Unlike traditional BMS systems that operate on low-spec hardware, this collaboration leverages high-performance SoC computing power for enhanced safety and performance.
The joint efforts between LGES and Qualcomm are primarily focused on developing next-generation BMS diagnostic solutions for electric vehicles. The BMS software will integrate seamlessly with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® Car-to-Cloud Connected Services Platform, enabling automakers to utilize the diagnostic solution for various applications, including HMI and cloud services.
LGES highlights the key features of its new BMS software, emphasizing safety diagnostics and degradation/lifespan prediction capabilities. By harnessing the computing power of Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions, the BMS system can gather and analyze a greater volume of data, enabling quicker and more accurate detection of anomalies such as thermal incidents.
A spokesperson from LGES expressed their enthusiasm for the collaboration with Qualcomm, stating, “Through technology sharing and validation, we have demonstrated the excellence of our BMS technology in synergy with Qualcomm Technologies. We are now moving forward with the development for commercialization.”
With a focus on innovation and safety, LGES and Qualcomm’s partnership in BMS technology represents a significant step forward in the EV industry. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and expertise, the companies aim to set new standards for battery management systems in electric vehicles.
