London – June 11th, 2024 – About
, a leading battery modelling software company, has unveiled a groundbreaking technology demonstrator for battery management systems (BMS) in collaboration with STMicroelectronics.
This pioneering solution integrates About’s Voltt battery data with STMicroelectronics’ versatile automotive solutions, facilitating the in-house development of safe, efficient, and cost-effective BMS. By combining validated battery data across diverse chemistries with STMicroelectronics’ AutoDevKit platform, the offering addresses the time and cost-intensive BMS development process.
The new solution streamlines design cycles, protects intellectual property, accelerates prototyping, and supports comprehensive solutions for safety monitoring, efficiency optimization, state-of-charge assessment, and fast charging. This integrated approach empowers companies in industries such as electric vehicles (EVs), aviation, and grid storage to innovate their electrification initiatives.

At the Plug and Play Expo2024 in Stuttgart, held on June 6th, the integrated BMS solution was awarded the prestigious Global Innovation Award. This recognition highlights the solution’s capability and impact on the future of electrification.
Gavin White, co-founder and CEO of About, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to partner with STMicroelectronics, a leader in automotive electronics. By merging our expertise in battery modelling with their advanced hardware and software, we empower companies of all sizes and across various industries to achieve new levels of safety, efficiency, and performance in their electrification projects.”
STMicroelectronics supports the evolution of BMS technology by combining its robust automotive solutions with About’s innovative battery models. This collaboration enables companies to transform their electrification visions into reality while safeguarding their intellectual property, driving forward the future of safe and efficient electrification.