EVs, hybrids and aftercare 51 www.aftermarketonline.net NOVEMBER 2025 AI software provider Monolith has joined forces with e-powertrain development and UK-based testing services provider, CamMotive, to provide engineers with the tools to run more efficient, insightful, and scalable battery tests. Monolith said the collaboration will combine its AI platform with CamMotive’s real-world battery data, to help engineers detect complex failure characteristics during EV battery development. The partnership is implementing a ‘hybrid’ modelling technique for anomaly detection in the battery testing process. It combines physics-based simulations and machine learning methods to identify issues that may not be detected by traditional rulebased detection systems. Richard Ahlfeld, CEO and founder of Monolith, said: “Training machine learning models with robust, realworld data is what makes AI truly effective, as it means engineers can find reliable ways to save time, achieve performance gains and reduce costs.” CamMotive director Bruce Campbell said the partnership will help detect potential issues earlier, streamline workflows, and enable engineers to focus on delivering valuable data analysis for our customers. CamMotive is also looking into the integration of an advanced AI toolkit to reduce reliance on physical testing and streamline workflows, using the Monolith platform to support earlier fault detection. TUAL and Polarium Energy Solutions have announced a partnership to provide dependable, fast charging of EVs independently of the grid, such as garages and industrial sites. The agreement will see TUAL’s battery-buffered DC PowerUp Charger utilise Polarium’s new lithium iron phosphate battery technology. The collaboration uses Polarium’s modular, intelligent battery systems designed for safety, scalability, and remote connectivity — enabling TUAL’s PowerUp Charger to deliver reliable, efficient EV charging. Polarium said its battery systems also offer realtime insights into state of charge, health, predictive maintenance, and rapid firmware updates. Garage charging solution designed to beat the grid AI boost for EV battery innovation the zero-emission vehicle mandate. However, according to a separate study by Bridgestone, motorists across the UK continue to be charged with uncertainty when it comes to EVs. Bridgestone’s research, conducted earlier this year, indicated that 40% of drivers remain uncertain about EV adoption, which represents a significant jump from 27% in 2024 and 22% three years ago. The high upfront cost of purchasing an EV is a leading deterrent for 59% of respondents, up from 42% in 2024, Bridgestone said. Access to charging infrastructure remains a barrier for 62%, though this figure has seen a slight improvement from last year’s 68%. Charging costs are also a worry for 53%, while nearly half still cite range limitations as a key concern.
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