German technology supplier AVL has unveiled its new Digital Battery Passport, a cloud-based platform designed to enhance transparency and reporting throughout a battery’s lifecycle. The innovative solution aims to support manufacturers, suppliers, and recyclers in meeting stringent EU regulations while promoting environmental and social sustainability.
The Digital Battery Passport provides comprehensive data on battery performance, service life, material usage, recycled content, and compliance with supply chain due diligence obligations. This information is accessible via an intuitive dashboard and can integrate seamlessly into existing IT systems. AVL’s advanced cloud infrastructure and robust authentication methods ensure data integrity and accessibility, offering a secure and reliable platform for stakeholders.
“Driven by our passion for innovation, our digital battery passport is the result of combining the latest technologies, our deep application know-how, and decades of regulatory understanding,” said Udo Schulz, Senior Product Manager Software Applications at AVL. “This unique fusion creates a digital identity for batteries, paving the way towards a greener and more sustainable world.”
The tool’s features extend beyond regulatory requirements, enabling stakeholders to monitor and document sustainability metrics across the value chain. Jens Poggenburg, Executive Vice President of AVL, highlighted the platform’s holistic approach, stating, “With our cloud-based solution, customers can optimize the carbon footprint of batteries across their entire lifecycle while maintaining full data sovereignty.”
AVL’s Digital Battery Passport aligns with growing industry efforts to improve transparency in battery production and recycling. The initiative builds on similar projects, such as the Fraunhofer Institute’s battery tracking program, which is still under development. The AVL solution, however, is immediately available and promises to streamline compliance and sustainability efforts for industry players.