Fraunhofer IEG has initiated the three-year EU-backed project BASE (Battery Passport for Resilient Supply Chain and Implementation of Circular Economy) to advance digital battery tracking and ensure compliance with upcoming EU regulations.
Aiming to enhance traceability and promote a circular economy, the project focuses on developing a blockchain-based digital battery passport that provides comprehensive data on batteries’ lifecycle, components, and performance.
BASE, coordinated by Fraunhofer IEG with contributions from partners like Mercedes-Benz, Ford Otosan, and the European Lithium Institute, will create four demonstrators across the automotive, maritime, and stationary energy storage sectors.
These include showcasing applications in Mercedes-Benz Türkiye’s eCitaro electric buses and Ford Otosan’s EV platforms. The passport will document manufacturing data, material composition, safety guidelines, and operational parameters, offering real-time updates to optimize battery reuse and recycling.
Mandatory by 2027 under EU regulations, the digital passport aims to standardize resource tracking while enabling sustainable practices. Beyond tracking, the BASE project integrates AI and analytics to evaluate battery performance, safety, and environmental impacts.
Dr. Shahin Jamali of Fraunhofer IEG emphasizes the initiative’s transformative potential, stating, “The digital battery passport makes it possible to track and optimize batteries across their entire lifecycle, paving the way for greener and more transparent battery solutions.”
