Life in the digital era is powered by electricity, but no one wants to be tied to a wall outlet by multiple power cords. Batteries offer liberation from these bonds. Electrical freedom is not without a price. Batteries contain rare and toxic minerals like cobalt, cadmium and lithium. Hazardous waste from production is harmful to the workers as well as the environment. What’s more, mining where cobalt is most abundant is dangerous and widely reported as dependent on child labor.

At a time when demand for batteries is only forecast to grow, regulatory bodies around the world aim to reduce these risks by requiring supply chain traceability. The quickly approaching EU Battery Regulation will require a digital battery passport beginning in 2027. The passport contains digital traceability documentation of the battery life cycle, including carbon footprint, origin of key materials and recycled content, lifespan and recyclability/reusability.

TruCycle Battery Passport

TruCycle Battery Passport, one of Eviden’s Digital Passport Solutions, is our innovative supply chain traceability and optimization solution based on AI and blockchain technology. It helps manufacturers meet regulatory requirements while gaining valuable data about the entire life cycle of their products to improve long-term business outcomes.

Catena-X certification

TruCycle Battery Passport has received Catena-X certification for interoperability, efficiency, sustainability and data in the automotive industry including OEMs and their suppliers. This certification validates our commitment to the highest standards for trust through transparency. Essential for the automotive industry, Catena-X certification is becoming more applicable to the broader battery industry.

The technology

With blockchain technology, TruCycle Digital Passport Solutions ensure data immutability, security, transparency and traceability throughout the entire product life cycle.

By monitoring, tracking and identifying each battery with immutable data, the TruCycle Battery Passport creates new possibilities for tracking the life cycle of batteries and their components, such as semiconductors. It ensures their authenticity by creating a self-determined identity. The highly secure blockchain is optimally protected against hacking and minimizes the risks of counterfeiting and fraud.

Advantages of the solution

Compliance with EU legislation

Meet current and future EU requirements regarding sustainability, safety and battery disposal with the TruCycle Battery Passport. It ensures compliance with legal regulations at the product level and is flexible enough to meet future and yet undefined requirements.

Strengthening the supply network

The TruCycle Battery Passport strengthens supply network sustainability by providing transparency and traceability. This level of accountability reduces risk and builds trusted cooperation and efficiency within the supply chain.

Advantages for battery manufacturers

The TruCycle Battery Passport offers manufacturers advantages, like detailed data analysis and early fault detection, helping to improve product quality. Life cycle management and preventive maintenance increase battery reliability and lifespan.

Blockchain-supported data security

The TruCycle Battery Passport as a blockchain platform ensures maximum data security and data protection. Scale and protect your data effortlessly and save costs thanks to this robust and persistent technology.

Promoting a circular economy

Through providing relevant information for waste prevention and resource conservation until the end of battery life, the TruCycle Battery Passport supports recycling and reusability for a more circular supply chain.

Improving the customer experience

In addition to the advantages of trust-building transparency, the TruCycle Battery Passport also improves customer support. The available data helps manufacturers to improve their products and identify weaknesses. This promotes innovation and facilitates recycling. It also gives manufacturers a competitive advantage by positioning them as pioneers in transparency, quality and sustainability.

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Get in touch with Matthias Böhmer to discuss your transformation requirements and challenges and receive support from our experts.

Matthias Bohmer
Matthias Bohmer
Head of Automotive Deutschland

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