The inauguration of E-Cells Lab, a research center for electrochemistry within the University of Bologna, was held earlier this month. The laboratory, which was set up under the university’s scientific direction, aims to build knowledge of the materials, and the chemical and physical properties, of lithium cells.

Ferrari is promoting and supporting the laboratory; the applications developed in E-Cells Lab will be shared with NXP, technology partner and supporter of the project. This collaboration may extend to other companies in the future.

The laboratory consists of two areas: the first is dedicated to preparing electrochemical materials, the second to analysis, tests and determining the characteristics of the materials themselves. There will be a particular focus on solid states, fast charging, thermal charging, cell safety and performance.

The results will help Ferrari to develop a shared language with its cell suppliers, with the aim of optimizing the performance of the batteries that will be assembled in the Maranello plants.