Demystifying AIS 156 certification: a comprehensive guide to batteries for light electric vehicles in India
India is one of the fastest-growing electric mobility markets in the world. Increasing urban congestion, air pollution, and environmental concerns have prompted the Indian government to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles with the FAME 2 program supporting the purchase of electric vehicles including three, four wheelers and buses.
The benefits of these vehicles include a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, reduced dependence on fossil fuels, and lower operating costs. However, to ensure that light electric vehicles meet safety and performance standards, AIS 156 certification has become a crucial element.
The Indian government actively supports AIS 156 certification as a key component of its electric mobility strategy.
Forsee Power reports sales of €126.6 million as of September 30, 2023, up 67%
Paris, November 9, 2023 – 7:30 am CET – Forsee Power (FR0014005SB3 – FORSEE – the “Company”), expert in smart battery systems for sustainable electromobility, announces its sales for the third quarter of 2023.
Christophe Gurtner, Founder & CEO of Forsee Power states: “Quarter after quarter, we are reporting sustained sales momentum, illustrating our ability to turn our order backlog into sales. Over the past quarter, our growth has been driven by our Heavy Vehicles business, where demand keeps on growing, benefiting from a regulatory framework promoting the adoption of zero-emission public transport worldwide. Over the past few months, we have also signed new partnerships with leading players across all geographies. In the last quarter of 2023, we will continue to roll out our strategic plan, with priority given to the development of our U.S. industrial site, which will be operational in 2024. We will also keep filling our order book with new contracts in our priority markets. Last but not least, our R&D and Marketing teams will continue to expand our product and service offering to enhance our technological leadership. On the strength of this momentum, we confirm all our short- and medium- term financial targets.”
Forsee Power at the heart of the swappable battery revolution for two wheelers
As electrification efforts accelerate worldwide to reduce CO2 emissions, the motorcycle industry also intends to electrify its two-wheeled vehicles. To disseminate them, a number of challenges need to be met, such as extending range, reducing charging time and cutting vehicle and infrastructure costs. The widespread adoption of removable batteries, also known as “swappable batteries” or “interchangeable batteries”, is a response to this trend in terms of flexibility and range. The principle is simple: to enable users to quickly and easily change the battery in their electric vehicle when it is discharged, instead of having to wait for a full recharge. Particularly suited to electric two-wheelers because of their very compact size, weight and ease of handling, their adoption depends on the availability of removable batteries on the market, as well as the existence of an infrastructure of battery swap stations.
Energy Transition financing specialist NEoT Capital welcomes Mitsui & Co., Ltd. as a new shareholder, together with historical partners EDF and Forsee Power to support its development
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui) is joining forces with historical shareholders EDF, via its corporate venture capital EDF Pulse Ventures , and Forsee Power to create a strong and long-term team of top tier shareholders of NEoT Capital (NEoT), a first mover company fully dedicated to providing turnkey services to accelerate energy transition. The 3 partners, bringing together a shareholder base with complementary expertise and capacities, will each hold equal shares of the company’s capital.
Fatiha Hammadi joins Forsee Power as Director of Group Information Technology
Fatiha Hammadi joins Forsee Power as Director of Group Information Technology. With more than 20 years of experience in IT management in the international industrial sector, Fatiha brings valuable expertise in program and project management, particularly in areas such as SAP, CRM, MES, BI, SCM, WHM, Analytics & Big Data, as well as predictive maintenance […]
Forsee Power announces the appointment of Joel Theut as Chief Technical and Operations Officer
Paris, October 25, 2023 – 5:45 p.m. CEST – Forsee Power (FR0014005SB3 – FORSE), the expert in intelligent battery systems for light and heavy electric vehicles, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joel Theut – an American citizen – to support its continued growth and strengthen its position in the global market for sustainable electromobility.
Thermal management of lithium batteries: a crucial challenge for performance and durability
Thermal management of lithium batteries is an essential aspect to consider when designing and using these energy storage systems. In electric vehicles, lithium batteries are subjected to significant thermal stresses due to rapid charging and discharging, as well as variable ambient conditions.
Overheating batteries can reduce their efficiency and service life, and even cause safety malfunctions. This is why effective thermal management is essential for lithium batteries.
Forsee Power equips Kawasaki’s electric motorcycle of the legendary Ninja and Z and establishes new site in Japan
Paris, September 28, 2023 – 7:30 am CEST – Forsee Power (FR0014005SB3 – FORSE), the expert in smart battery systems for electric light and heavy vehicles, announces that Kawasaki has chosen their batteries to equip the electric version of the legendary Ninja and Z motorcycle. In the meantime, the Group announces it establishes a new office and laboratory in Yokohama, Japan to support their growing activity in the country and appoints Kenjiro Azuma as Managing Director of Forsee Power Japan.
In presence of Philippe Setton, Ambassador of France in Japan and Tetsuya Daikoku, Senior Executive Managing Officer of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Forsee Power today held a press conference to announce its plan for Japan.
The challenges of transporting lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized our daily lives, powering a multitude of applications. Initially used for computers and everyday applications (tools, smartphones, etc.), they have gradually been developed to power 100% electric or hybrid vehicles (cars, buses, trucks and off highway vehicles).
The continuing growth in demand for lithium batteries means that they have to be supplied to vehicle integrators and manufacturers wherever they are located. Logistical flows of lithium batteries have increased, necessitating the introduction of standards and regulations aimed at managing their transport efficiently, particularly in terms of safety.
Forsee Power launches ZEN LFP, a very cost-competitive high-energy battery system for heavy vehicles
Paris, September 15, 2023 – 7:30 a.m. CEST – Forsee Power (FR0014005SB3 – FORSE – the “Company”), the French expert in smart battery systems for sustainable electromobility, is launching a new high-energy battery system, ZEN LFP, to provide full-day operations to electric buses, trucks, and off-highway vehicles.
The ZEN LFP battery system – available in 36 kWh and 55 kWh modules– has been developed by Forsee Power’s R&D engineers and will be manufactured in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.