Startup rethinks EV thermal management

British startup Hydrohertz has patented a thermal management technology dubbed ‘Dectravalve’, which early testing suggests could cut electric vehicle fast-charging times by more than two-thirds while boosting battery performance and efficiency. 

It has the potential to enable vehicle manufacturers to quickly boost the appeal of electric vehicles in a cost-effective way, without waiting for next-generation battery technology to reach commercial scale. 

The innovation has drawn international attention and earned three consecutive Earthshot Prize nominations, recognising breakthroughs that help repair the planet.