Shell and Chinese automaker FAW have partnered on a new battery pack for electric semi trucks, according to Electrek. The pack is currently being tested in the Starship 3.0 concept truck, with a focus on improving battery safety and performance.
The core of the partnership is an immersion-cooling system, which manages battery heat during operation. Electrek reports that the approach is intended to improve range performance and enhance the durability of the battery pack, addressing two key challenges for heavy-duty electric vehicles.
Because the report is based on a single source, there are no conflicting accounts to compare. The announcement suggests that the companies are betting on immersion cooling as a way to make electric trucking more practical and reliable.