Motul Develops Liquid-Immersed Batteries With Green Corp Konnection

Motul specializes in engine lubricants. There’s just one problem. Many electric vehicles don’t require fluids to keep their motors running. As more and more nations embrace zero emissions initiatives, the shifting marketplace threatens to leave Motul’s bread and butter in the dust. The French brand won’t take the back seat, however, and Motul recently partnered with Green Corp Konnection (GCK) to help stabilize electric battery performance and charging. According to Motul, three factors hinder today’s power packs: size/weight, lifespan, and fast-charging safety. To offset these deficiencies, GCK and Motul will focus on EV thermal management by developing liquid-immersed batteries. “We’ve developed a dielectric fluid that can dissipate the heat and isolate the cells of the battery,” claimed Motul Chief Information and Sustainability Officer Christophe Lacroix. “We…

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