KULR Experiences Fast-Growing Demand for Next-Gen EV Battery Safety and Testing Solutions with Order from Top Japanese Automaker
Rhea-AI Summary
KULR Technology Group announced a contract with a top Japanese automaker to test and analyze high-energy battery cells for next-gen electric vehicles using KULR ONE Design Solutions (K1-DS). The comprehensive testing includes Fractional Thermal Runaway Calorimetry (FTRC), bomb calorimetry, and impingement zone mapping. This new service unit is expected to generate $8-$10 million in annual revenue starting in 2025, without extra investment in testing capabilities. The contract signals KULR's growth in the EV battery safety and testing market, particularly in the automotive sector, which is increasingly evaluating next-gen cells for better efficiency and faster charging times.
Positive
- Secured contract with top Japanese automaker.
- Projected $8-$10 million annual revenue from battery testing unit starting in 2025.
- No additional investment needed for new testing capabilities.
- High-margin, recurring revenue stream from design services.
- Comprehensive and advanced battery safety testing protocols.
Negative
- Revenue impact from new service unit won't be realized until 2025.
- Dependence on the growing but competitive EV market.
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Battery Testing and Analysis Services Unit to Generate
SAN DIEGO, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) (the “Company” or “KULR”), a global leader in sustainable energy management, today announced it has secured a contract from a top Japanese multinational automaker (“Automaker”) for testing and analysis of high-energy battery cells intended for their next-generation electric vehicles. The Company will utilize its KULR ONE Design Solutions (K1-DS) platform to expedite design readiness for the Automaker’s future electric vehicle buildout.
KULR’s extensive spaceflight expertise and proprietary KULR ONE Design Solutions are integrated into its rigorous testing protocols, forming what KULR believes to be the world's most comprehensive battery safety testing platform. These tests encompass Fractional Thermal Runaway Calorimetry (“FTRC”), bomb calorimetry, and impingement zone mapping, providing unparalleled cell-level characterization and insights to optimize battery safety.
Originally, K1-DS was developed to introduce customers to KULR products, with the goal of transitioning to volume production. While this remains the Company’s core objective, over time KULR has expanded its testing services, projecting it to become an annual
New K1-DS contracts are in progress as KULR recognizes design services as a high-margin, recurring revenue stream, with the automotive sector being a prime target for ongoing business. This demand is largely driven by electric vehicle manufacturers' continuous evaluation of next-generation cells for improved efficiency and faster charging times. According to last year’s International Energy Agency's projection, electric vehicles, including fully electric and plug-in hybrid models, are expected to account for 35 percent of new vehicle sales worldwide by 2030. The Company expects the FTRC to remain widely used across various industries for assessing both current and future cell technologies.
About KULR Technology Group Inc.
KULR Technology Group Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) is a leading energy management platform company offering proven solutions that play a critical role in accelerating the electrification of the circular economy. Leveraging a foundation in developing, manufacturing, and licensing next-generation carbon fiber thermal management technologies for batteries and electronic systems, KULR has evolved its holistic suite of products and services to enable its customers across disciplines to operate with efficiency and sustainability in mind. For more information, please visit www.kulrtechnology.com.
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