May 14, 2025 – EECOMOBILITY Develops AI System to Test Electric Vehicle Cells and Modules through Support from the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network
EECOMOBILITY, a start-up out of McMaster University’s Centre for Mechatronics and Hybrid Technology, has developed a rapid battery cell and module testing and characterization system designed for use in the production of lithium-ion battery packs.
“Over the last four years, Ontario has established itself at as a leading jurisdiction in the production and development of electric vehicles (EV) and EV-battery materials,” said Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade. “Through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network, our government is proud to support companies like EECOMOBILITY in their efforts to ensure safety in the battery production process and further commercialize Ontario-made solutions across both domestic and international supply chains.”
ECCOMOBILITY’s system, “EECOPower”, uses advanced characterization techniques combined with a self-learning technology that is designed to detect and diagnose fault conditions and anomalies. The system can be applied to battery cells and modules, with future extension to battery packs.
Utilizing almost $500,000 in funding from the Ontario government through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), and with almost $1 million in support from a North American OEM, EECOMOBILITY will be demonstrating its EECOPower tools for the characterization of battery cells and modules associated with electric vehicles. Dr. Saeid Habibi, CEO, stated, “The project demonstrates the capabilities of EECOPower and enables future sales of the technology. Having customers apply our technology at scale is a key objective and builds up our credibility for future sales. Furthermore, the project demonstrates the utility of the technology and its integration with production management systems. The project is an opportunity for EECOMOBILITY to customize the technology for battery testing operations and production line environments for pack manufacturing and post-production testing.”
“Ontario is a global leader in the development, adoption, and commercialization of leading-edge electric vehicle and battery technologies,” said Raed Kadri, Head of OVIN. “The growth of innovative, made-in-Ontario technologies developed by local companies strengthens our province’s unrivalled ability to build a resilient, future-ready electric vehicle and battery supply chain that will power the cars of the future, here and around the world.”
“This exciting project exemplifies the ingenuity and talent thriving in Ontario’s innovation ecosystem,” said Claudia Krywiak, President and CEO of the Ontario Centre of Innovation. “With support from OVIN and strong collaboration with industry partners, EECOMOBILITY is advancing cutting-edge technologies that are critical to the future of electric vehicle manufacturing. This innovation not only strengthens Ontario’s leadership in battery production and EV technology but also demonstrates the province’s commitment to supporting startups as they scale and commercialize their groundbreaking solutions on a global stage.”
About EECOMOBILITY
EECOMOBILITY develops disruptive technologies in batteries and AI that are critical to the future of the automotive industry and essential to Ontario. EECOMOBILITY specializes in AI and Machine Learning, developing software products for automotive and industrial applications. EECOMOBILITY’s AI software provides exceptional fault detection, diagnosis and prognostic results. EECOMOBILITY’s software can read, analyze, diagnose, and predict the information from multiple sensors that are found in a vehicle’s energy, motor, inverter and transmission systems.
About OVIN
The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) is an initiative of the Government of Ontario, led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), designed to reinforce Ontario’s position as a North American leader in advanced automotive technology and smart mobility solutions such as connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles and electric and low-carbon vehicle technologies.
Through resources such as research and development (R&D) support, talent and skills development, technology acceleration, business and technical support, and demonstration grounds, OVIN provides a competitive advantage to Ontario-made automotive and mobility technology companies.