Castrol ON @ The Battery Show Europe 2025

Direct vs indirect cooling. A comparison of thermal management approaches

Giles Prentice

Expert Technologist Researcher, Castrol

Castrol ON addresses the fundamentals of direct and indirect cooling of battery cells through studies on long-term aging of cells, thermal runaway and propagation testing, as well as thermal management efficiency using commercially relevant cylindrical nickel, cobalt and aluminium (NCA) cells. 

The footprints of Gotion in the EMEA region

Dr Tang

EMEA Director, Gotion

• Gotion's role globally and footprint in EMEA region.

• Gotion's approach to battery pack design and technology.

• Gotion and Castrol ON close collaboration on the advancement of direct cooling technology for battery packs.
  

Trends in battery system development

Dr Johannes Hattendorff

Manager Business Development Battery Systems, Webasto

• The presentation gives a short introduction to Webasto’s battery pack business.
• Recent market trends and developments in the field of battery systems are discussed.
• What new requirements do we see from customer and regulatory side and how can system suppliers adapt?
  

Castrol is advancing direct cooling to address the latest EV fast charge, durability and safety requirements

Dr. Rocco Potenza

Customer Relations Technology manager, Castrol

• Castrol has achieved considerable success in direct cooling technology since 2020 with its Castrol ON brand of thermal management fluids.

• EV fast charging, durability and safety remain uncompromised requirements for EV adoption.

• Castrol is working jointly with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to advance direct cooling to higher technology readiness level and to future proof it for relevant cell chemistries.
  

Next generation of Castrol ON EV Thermal Fluids - how to enable higher battery efficiency, safety & durability with direct cooling

Daniel Knoblauch

Team Leader Technology customer relations, Castrol

• Castrol's unique development and battery testing facilities allow for tailored co-engineering with OEMs, Tier 1 and battery cell manufacturers.

• Castrol ON Battery Thermal Management Fluids in an direct cooled battery thermal management system allow for quicker charging rates, longer lasting battery cells and enhanced safety.

• The presentation introduces the advanced testing facilities and the latest data to underpin the advantages of Castrol ON Fluids.
  

Immersion cooled technology in PHEV applications

Michael Geppert

Head of Engineering, LION Smart

• The highly innovative immersion cooling technology developed by LION Smart enables more efficient heat dissipation and higher power density.

• By directly immersing battery cells in a dielectric cooling fluid supplied by Castrol, temperature distribution is optimized, enhancing lifespan and safety.

• Combined with an optimized Battery Management System with Electrical Impedance Measurement, this innovation can significantly improve the efficiency, especially of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) as it results in higher recuperation, more power at lower system cost and increased safety.
  

Castrol ON and XING Mobility strategic partnership on directly cooled batteries

Sean Chiang and Dr Rocco Potenza

Business development Manager, XING Mobility and Customer Relations Technology manager, Castrol

• XING Mobility and Castrol established a strategic partnership in 2020 on direct cooling technology  for battery packs.

• Through the synergy of battery manufacturing and fluid expertise, XING Mobility and Castrol have proven the direct cooling technology on various automotive applications.

• For the immediate future, the partnership aims to demonstrate the safety and performance benefit on next generation of direct cooled battery packs. The focus will be on higher pack-lever energy density and large format cells.

Advanced Thermal Management Techniques for High-Efficiency EV Powertrain Applications

Dr Marco Burth

OEM Liaison Manager, Driveline and EV Fluids, Rimac Technology

• Explore innovative methods to boost the efficiency and performance of contemporary EV powertrain systems. 

• This presentation showcases advanced solutions for improving powertrain functionality, focusing on effective heat management and the latest advancements in automotive powertrain technology.

Fluid selection for the thermal management of immersed large format cylindrical cells

Rob Timmis

Expert Technologist Thermal Management, Castrol

• The performance of a dielectric thermal management fluid in an immersed battery pack is dependent on several factors.

• Working with an electric vehicle manufacturer we have developed simulation model and a dedicated experimental rig to accurately assess fluid performance and guide fluid selection.

• The rig uses heated representative cells, which provide accurate and repeatable heat generation, to investigate a wide range of operating temperatures, pump efficiency and assess the impact of contaminants.
  

Thermal challenges in different battery cells as a foundation for advanced cooling solutions

Dr. Stefan Permien

CEO, UniverCell

• Advanced cooling solutions are required for different cells formats and chemistries.

• Efficient thermal management is especially critical for high performance cells.

• Univercell will provide insights into the different cell types and chemistries, focusing on thermal aspects in cylindrical cell production and how innovative approaches ensure optimized performance and longevity, making these cells a reliable choice for demanding applications.

EV Battery Forecast: Technology Evolution Through 2030

Hugo Cruz

Senior Analyst, Battery Research, S&P Global Mobility

• Leveraging S&P Global Mobility's automotive data and expert analysis, this presentation reveals the EV battery technology landscape through 2030.

• Gain exclusive insights into battery demand projections, cell type evolution, and integration trends, supported by our proprietary forecasting methodology.

• Our comprehensive analysis of pack capacity progression and anode & cathode material market shifts provides the actionable intelligence needed to navigate the electrification transition with confidence.

CATL Technology and Carbon Neutral Strategy

Dr He Jianhan

Senior Sales Engineer, CATL

• This presentation shows CATL’s cutting-edge battery technologies and our goal in driving carbon neutrality.

• It highlights innovations in new batteries, extreme manufacturing practices, new business models such as battery swapping and recycling, and the company’s strategic initiatives to reduce carbon emissions.

• By aligning technological advancements with environmental goals, CATL aims to accelerate the transition from a traditional OEM to a decarbonisation solution provider.
  

Discussion topics

• Market Overview of Battery Technology 
• Battery Packaging Trends and EV Battery Forms
• Importance of Thermal Management in Next Generation EV Batteries

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Discussion topics

• Global Energy transition and importance of Multi energy portfolio for Auto Industry
• Future of EV Market – to 2030
• Battery Industry Trends
• New business models
• Importance of Thermal Management in Next Generation EVs

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Discussion topics

• EV growth across vehicle segments

• High voltage E/E architectures

• Market overview of battery technology

• New EV architectures
• Importance of thermal management in next gen EV batteries
• Role of thermal management in the ePowertrain of the future

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