Automotive SPICE is a process assessment framework designed to evaluate and enhance software development processes in the automotive industry, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance for systems like battery management in electric vehicles.

A standardized set of procedures and tests used to evaluate the performance, safety, and reliability of batteries under various conditions and in compliance with industry standards.

An EV battery vent is a safety component designed to release gases generated inside a battery cell under abnormal conditions. Depending on the cell format and the built-in safety mechanisms, venting can occur in a controlled or uncontrolled manner.

CAN bus is a robust communication protocol that enables microcontrollers and devices to exchange data efficiently in real-time without a central host, widely used in automotive and battery systems.

Carbon footprint refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by human activities, measured in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e).

Cell balancing is the process of equalizing the state of charge among individual cells in a battery pack to optimize performance, enhance safety, and extend lifespan.

Cyber security is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from digital attacks, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability in operations.

Depth of discharge (DoD) is the percentage of a battery's capacity that has been discharged relative to its total capacity.

Due diligence in the battery industry ensures responsible sourcing, transparency, and compliance throughout the supply chain. It is both a regulatory requirement under the EU Battery Regulation and a strategic tool for building sustainability, resilience, and market advantage.

ECE R100 is a United Nations Economic Commission for Europe regulation that sets comprehensive safety requirements for rechargeable energy storage systems in electric vehicles, focusing on electrical, mechanical, and environmental aspects to ensure global compliance.

Functional safety ensures that electrical and electronic systems in battery applications operate without posing unreasonable risks, even during failures, by adhering to rigorous standards and processes like ISO 26262.

A Gigafactory is a large-scale manufacturing facility, primarily focused on producing lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, designed to achieve economies of scale and drive down costs.

Homologation is the formal process of certifying that a product, such as a battery system, meets specific regulatory standards and requirements for market approval, ensuring safety, performance, and compliance.

ISO 26262 is an international standard for functional safety in electrical and electronic systems in road vehicles.

State of Charge (SOC) is a measure of the remaining capacity in a battery, expressed as a percentage of its full capacity under specified conditions.

State of Health (SOH) is a critical metric that quantifies the degradation and remaining useful life of a battery by comparing its current condition to its original state.

Thermal runaway is an uncontrollable exothermic reaction in batteries that leads to rapid temperature increases, potentially causing fire, explosion, or catastrophic failure.

TISAX is a standardized information security assessment framework for the automotive industry that ensures data protection and trust among supply chain partners through rigorous security evaluations.

UN 38.3 is a United Nations standard that specifies rigorous testing requirements for lithium metal and lithium-ion batteries to ensure their safety during transportation, mitigating risks of fire, explosion, or leakage.

The V-Model is a structured systems development and testing methodology that ensures rigorous verification and validation at each phase, critical for achieving safety, performance, and compliance in battery technology projects.

Validation is the systematic process of confirming that a product, system, or component meets specified requirements and is fit for its intended use, particularly critical in ensuring battery safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.