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Silver Power Systems are a team of experts leading the way in real time, advanced performance-enhancing battery analytics for all types of electric vehicle, from cars to commercial vehicles. Our battery monitoring and analytics capabilities have one overall goal: to improve the performance of electric vehicles and prolong the life of their batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We work with everyone from large vehicle fleets who are increasingly exposed to the asset-related risk of ageing batteries, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) who are exposed to risk around battery warranty and automotive Research and Development (R&D) departments who are developing the next-generation of electric vehicles, who need the very latest in analytics expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have been working with Li-ion battery systems for over 10 years in critical power applications for telecoms and developed a cloud hosted network management system for monitoring them along with partnerships with leading cell suppliers like LG Chem and Panasonic. As Li-ion batteries began to be deployed in automotive applications we saw the opportunity to develop technology to support this rapidly growing market and founded SPS to bring that automotive focus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pete: I started Silver Power Systems because I could see that there was a huge opportunity to take our battery and energy management expertise, developed in the competitive but mature telco sector, into a new industry sector which was undergoing rapid change due to the transition to EVs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prior to starting SPS I had already been approached by a number of large well known UK vehicle manufacturers asking if we could support them, as they had such limited expertise on electric powertrains. Founding SPS allowed us to take on some initial research projects, and through innovation funding we were able to quickly partner with other players and establish some credibility, The fact I\u2019d set up a company meant I was also able to quickly assemble a core team of experts to work with me, people who I know and trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not all batteries are born equal – our technology and tools can put insights about an electric vehicle\u2019s battery into the hands of our clients – everything from state of health to how the battery is being used\/charged throughout the vehicle\u2019s life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our vision for the company is to scale our business by being the best battery analytics company in the EV industry, and offering tangible, useful insights to our clients. We\u2019re passionate about improving the performance and prolonging the lives of EV batteries so that drivers can continue to travel sustainably for longer, and help the world transition towards net zero. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The biggest challenge was how to gain traction in the automotive industry given the large number of incumbent suppliers. Whilst EVs brought in a technology inflection point it is still very difficult for a new tech company to gain the attention of the vehicle manufacturers. We were fortunate to win a grant award and be supported and mentored by the Advanced Propulsion Center which was invaluable in refining our development strategy and gaining credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We work with fleet owners and operators for all types of electric vehicles – from taxis, to vans and buses \u2013 providing vehicle type agnostic battery data collection and analysis which optimises fleet operations now and maximises battery value in the future We also work with anyone interested in the overall operation of EVs \u2013 such as vehicle developers, battery manufacturers, insurance providers, transport authorities and local councils. <\/p>\n\n\n\n