Breathe Battery Technologies has developed an algorithm that can boost lithium-ion battery charging speeds by up to 30%, while preserving the battery lifespan.
The algorithm is part of a software package that can be deployed via over-the-air updates and can run on ancient embedded systems.
Volvo plans to feature this technology on its upcoming ES90 sedan, and it is already available on some smartphones.
The technology works by improving the flow of ions from anode to cathode during the charging process of a battery.