• News
      • Appointments
      • EV Powertrain
      • Emissions
      • Engine Components
      • Electronics
      • Facility Developments
      • Forced Induction
      • Fuel Cell Technologies
      • Fuels & Lubricants
      • Heavy-duty & Diesel Engine Technologies
      • Hybrid Powertrain Technologies
      • Industry Forecasting
      • Legislation
      • Materials & Surface Treatment
      • Metallurgy
      • Mild-hybrid & 48V Technologies
      • New powertrain
      • Partnerships, Investments & Acquisitions
      • Quality Control
      • Prototyping
      • Sustainable fuels
      • Testing
      • Traction Control Systems
      • Transmissions Technologies
      • Webinars
  • Features
  • Online Magazines
    • March 2025
    • January 2025
    • September 2024
    • June 2024
    • Subscribe to Automotive Powertrain Technology
    • Transmission Technology International
    • Subscribe to Transmission Technology
  • Opinion
  • Events
  • Supplier Spotlight
  • Webinars
  • Jobs
    • Browse Jobs
    • Post a Job – It’s FREE!
    • Manage Jobs (Employers)
Facebook Twitter Instagram
  • Automotive Interiors
  • Automotive Testing
  • Autonomous Vehicle
  • Professional Motorsport
  • Tire Technology
  • Media Pack
LinkedIn Facebook
Subscribe
Automotive Powertrain Technology International
  • News
      • Appointments
      • EV Powertrain
      • Emissions
      • Engine Components
      • Electronics
      • Facility Developments
      • Forced Induction
      • Fuel Cell Technologies
      • Fuels & Lubricants
      • Heavy-duty & Diesel Engine Technologies
      • Hybrid Powertrain Technologies
      • Industry Forecasting
      • Legislation
      • Materials & Surface Treatment
      • Metallurgy
      • Mild-hybrid & 48V Technologies
      • New powertrain
      • Partnerships, Investments & Acquisitions
      • Quality Control
      • Prototyping
      • Sustainable fuels
      • Testing
      • Traction Control Systems
      • Transmissions Technologies
      • Webinars
  • Features
  • Online Magazines
    1. March 2025
    2. January 2025
    3. September 2024
    4. June 2024
    5. Subscribe to Automotive Powertrain Technology
    6. Transmission Technology International
    7. Subscribe to Transmission Technology
    Featured

    In this Issue – March 2025

    By Lawrence ButcherMarch 27, 2025
    Recent

    In this Issue – March 2025

    March 27, 2025

    In this Issue – January 2025

    December 9, 2024

    In this Issue – September 2024

    September 26, 2024
  • Opinion
  • Events
  • Supplier Spotlight
  • Webinars
  • Jobs
    • Browse Jobs
    • Post a Job – It’s FREE!
    • Manage Jobs (Employers)
LinkedIn Facebook
Subscribe
Automotive Powertrain Technology International
Electric Powertrain Technologies

Multiple-OEM deployment planned for MIVOLT’s FF submerged battery coolant

Graham HeepsBy Graham HeepsApril 8, 20213 Mins Read
LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Email
FF 91 recently concluded its second season of winter testing [Credit: Faraday Future]
Share
LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Email

M&I Materials, the company behind the MIVOLT DF7 ester dielectric fluid planned for use in the Faraday Future FF 91’s immersed battery solution, is working with ‘numerous OEMs’ on immersion projects, raising the prospect of wider applications for the innovative battery cooling concept.

In response to an inquiry from E+PTI, M&I confirmed that work continues with the unnamed OEMs to apply the non-toxic, biodegradable fluid to immersion cooling developments, as well as deploying it on Innovate UK’s new electric urban air propulsion project and the University of Warwick’s Warwick Moto superbike.

“MIVOLT has been found to be compatible with all battery external materials that have been tested so far,” said MIVOLT product engineer, Eleanor Jones. “As part of our i-CoBat project we have tested several common internal battery materials and found no adverse reactions.”

The Faraday Challenge i-CoBat project to validate the concept of immersion cooling for vehicle batteries was funded by Innovate UK and concluded in February 2021. According to M&I, other findings showed that immersive cooling could help suppress thermal runaway in cells and deliver a 43% increase in charge rate versus conventional, cold-plate cooling technology.

A further finding of i-CoBat was that the overall pack size and weight were reduced, even though the coolant weight is higher, bringing the advantage of an overall increase in the pack energy density and power density.

Cold MIVOLT fluid from the FF 91’s radiators flows through each of six strings across the battery pack’s modules, where it is warmed up [Credit: Faraday Future]
“We need to add more fluid than an indirect cooling solution would have, but we also remove a lot of components that are required for indirect cooling, but not for submerged,” noted Faraday Future senior lead thermal engineer, Nicolas Bel. “What’s interesting with submerged is that the mass of fluid we add is also a thermal mass. It actually has a benefit because it absorbs heat.”

“The work we’ve done in the i-CoBat shows as well that you can significantly reduce the thickness of things like the bus bars if you cool them,” added M&I’s technical lead for research and development in next-generation advanced materials, Mark Lashbrook. “You can strip out quite a lot of weight in that way.”

Meanwhile, work continues to ready the FF 91 luxury EV for production, which is scheduled to start within 12 months of the conclusion of FF’s merger with Property Solutions Acquisition Corp (PSAC). That deal is set to be confirmed by the end of Q2 2021.

The FF 91 recently completed its second season of winter testing and validation in conjunction with Bosch in Baudette, Minnesota and Flat Rock, Michigan. The company’s first EV features a 130kWh battery with a fast charge rate of 800km of range per hour and sub-2.4-second acceleration from 0-97km/h.

As part of a range of new B2B ventures, FF is also making its IP around submerged pack cooling available for licensing.

FF’s Variable Platform Architecture will underpin multiple models [Credit: Faraday Future]
Share. LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Email

Related Posts

Upfit UTV and OMMI launch off-road hybrid system

April 17, 2025

Hyperdrives selects Cissoid’s inverter control modules

April 17, 2025

IQE and X-FAB sign JDA to create 650V GaN power device platform

April 14, 2025
LATEST NEWS

CATL releases trio of battery technologies

April 24, 2025

Toyota invests US$88m in hybrid transaxle assembly line at West Virginia plant

April 24, 2025

Next-gen Honda fuel cell module to make North America debut

April 24, 2025

Receive breaking stories and features in your inbox each week, for free


Enter your email address:


Supplier Spotlights
  • The Lee Company
Featured Listings
  • Wattalps
Getting in Touch
  • Contact Us
  • Download Media Pack
  • Meet the Editors
  • Free Weekly E-Newsletter
Our Social Channels
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
Related UKi Topics
  • Automotive Interiors
  • Automotive Testing
  • Autonomous Vehicle
  • Professional Motorsport
  • Tire Technology
  • Media Pack
© 2025 UKi Media & Events a division of UKIP Media & Events Ltd
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Notice and Takedown Policy

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.

CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Functional

Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.

Performance

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

Analytics

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

Advertisement

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.

Others

Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.

SAVE & ACCEPT
Powered by