Feature: Batteries
Figure 3: Cell-level passports can enable a more circular battery economy, beyond that of battery-level passports
face distinct operational demands. Yet across all of them, performance, safety and manufacturability are made simpler with accurate, reliable and efficient cell-level monitoring. While each DK8102 integrates several
functions within a single chip, the overall system-level advantages enabled by DKCMS far outweigh the cost of implementation. By removing module- level boards, extensive wiring, additional protection circuitry and separate sensor systems, DKCMS cuts component count by almost a factor of ten, whilst enabling more automated, repeatable pack assembly. For xEVs, that translates into simplified production, reduced weight and greater packaging flexibility, and for battery energy storage systems (BESS), it enhances scalability and long-term maintainability. Furthermore, this embedded intelligence
supports precise diagnostics, warranty tracking and compliance with regulations whilst simplifying second-life evaluation and recycling. Across any application, it turns each cell into a traceable, data-rich asset, thus enabling safer, more efficient and more sustainable battery systems. Taking the initiative to lead the industry
30 June 2026
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Embedded intelligence supports precise diagnostics,
warranty tracking
and compliance with regulations whilst simplifying second- life evaluation and recycling
ahead of the European Battery Passport regulation, which takes effect in 2027, car manufacturer Kia Europe recently announced that it is the first OEM to publicly trial cell-level battery passport technology. In the trial, Kia equipped its EV3 with Dukosi Cell Monitors and explored opportunities using both static and dynamic data, such as SoH, with the aim of storing, accessing and tracking key
attributes throughout the life of a vehicle battery. Tis will improve maintainability and repairability, while building trust in existing battery life and ultimately yielding higher resale value. Manufacturers of automated guided
vehicles and airport ground support equipment (GSE) are also under pressure to balance reliability, uptime and ease of maintenance with rapid development and cost efficiency. Smart charging technologies provider, Camy New Energy, has used DKCMS in its new battery pack for electric GSE vehicles. A contactless, cell-level approach shortens design cycles, enhances scalability and supports the high safety and reliability standards required in airport operations. Tis demonstrates how a contactless, purpose-built approach can bridge the gap between new challenges and old technologies. From industrial mobility to xEVs and
BESS, DKCMS allows operators and designers to optimise battery packs for each application without compromising on efficiency or manufacturability, setting a new benchmark for high-voltage battery designs in an increasingly demanding market.
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