Energy management platform provider KULR Technology and energy storage firm Worksport have formed a partnership focused on advancing battery technology and strengthening US manufacturing.

The collaboration centers on three key areas: joint battery pack development, thermal runaway protection and battery management system (BMS) software design that integrates artificial intelligence.

The companies will develop Worksport’s COR Battery Pack System, focus on optimizing BMS requirements, refining cell configurations, and improving overall system performance, safety and reliability. They aim to incorporate new software into the BMS, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance and advanced data analytics. The first generation of Worksport COR is set for release in the second half of 2025.

The partnership also aims to integrate KULR’s patented thermal runaway protection technology into Worksport’s battery systems, to improve battery safety and longevity.

KULR will use its KULR ONE Design Solutions (K1-DS) to evaluate the performance, cost efficiency and scalability of integrated battery solutions for the Worksport COR system. The K1-DS platform includes advanced battery safety testing methodologies such as Fractional Thermal Runaway Calorimetry (FTRC), bomb calorimetry, and impingement zone mapping, to ensure thorough cell-level characterization and safety optimization.

KULR and Worksport are exploring domestic manufacturing options for the COR Battery Pack and related products, tapping into growing market preferences for US-made energy systems.

Source: KULR Technology