VoltGuard

Tag Name: VoltGuard

Extending Battery Life. Enabling Safer Mobility.

An intelligent battery management and safety platform for electric buses and heavy-duty EVs that enables real-time battery charge estimation, health prediction, and safety monitoring.

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Intelligent Battery Protection for Electric Mobility

VoltGuard is an advanced battery intelligence platform designed to improve the performance, safety, and lifespan of electric vehicle batteries, particularly in electric buses (EBs) and heavy-duty electric vehicles operating under harsh conditions.

Real-Time Monitoring

Continuous tracking of State-of-Charge (SoC), State-of-Health (SoH), and State-of-Safety (SoS).

Safety & Longevity

Enhanced battery safety, extended lifespan, and smarter energy management.

Advanced Algorithms

Introduction

The rapid adoption of electric mobility, particularly electric buses and heavy-duty EVs, has created new challenges in battery safety, performance, and operational reliability.

Unlike passenger EVs, electric buses operate under:

Heavy-duty workloads
Frequent stop-and-go driving cycles
Fast charging conditions
Harsh temperatures and environmental stress

These operating conditions accelerate battery degradation, reduce efficiency, and increase safety risks such as overheating and battery failure.

At the center of electric bus performance lies the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), whose safe and efficient operation depends on accurate monitoring of:

State-of-Charge (SoC) — available battery energy
State-of-Health (SoH) — battery aging and remaining lifespan
State-of-Safety (SoS) — battery safety and thermal risk

VoltGuard addresses these challenges through an intelligent co-estimation platform that enables real-time battery intelligence for safer and more reliable electric transportation.

Inventors

1 Prof. Ahmed Massoud

2 Mena ElMenshawy

Main Features

Real-Time Battery Intelligence

Continuously monitors battery charge, health, and safety conditions in real time.

Intelligent SoC Estimation

Accurately estimates battery State-of-Charge (SoC) even under elevated noise and harsh operating conditions.

Predictive Battery Health Monitoring

Forecasts battery degradation and remaining useful life through advanced State-of-Health (SoH) prediction.

Battery Safety Monitoring

Evaluates State-of-Safety (SoS) using voltage, current, temperature, and mechanical stress indicators to reduce thermal runaway risks.

Low Computational Complexity

Designed for simplified hardware implementation and seamless integration into onboard Battery Management Systems (BMS).

Heavy-Duty EV Optimization

Engineered specifically for electric buses and heavy-duty electric vehicles operating in demanding environments.

Strategic Opportunities

Electric Bus & Fleet Management

Improves battery reliability and operational continuity for public transportation systems.

Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles

Supports battery optimization for commercial and industrial EV fleets.

Smart Battery Management Systems (BMS)

Enhances next-generation battery monitoring and predictive maintenance capabilities.

Predictive Maintenance

Reduces maintenance costs and prevents unexpected battery failures.

Sustainable E-Mobility

Supports safer and more reliable electrified transportation infrastructure.

Value Proposition

Longer Battery Life

Extends battery lifespan through intelligent health monitoring and predictive analytics.

Safer Electric Mobility

Detects safety risks early to help prevent battery overheating and thermal failures.

Smarter Energy Management

Improves charge estimation accuracy and operational efficiency.

Cost-Effective Deployment

Provides advanced battery intelligence with lower computational effort and simplified hardware requirements.

Experimentally Validated

Prototype platform successfully implemented and tested in Qatar University laboratories.

Status of the Invention

Intellectual Property Filed

Provisional U.S. Patent Filed (64/050,320)

Prototype Platform Developed

Technology Readiness Level: TRL-5

Invitation to Industry — Collaborate With Us

Join us in shaping the future of safe and intelligent electric mobility. VoltGuard is ready for:

Licensing & commercialization

Electric fleet pilot deployment

EV battery system integration

Smart mobility partnerships

Battery analytics and predictive maintenance collaboration

With strong research backing from Qatar University, VoltGuard™ represents a breakthrough in battery intelligence for safer, longer-lasting electric transportation systems.

More Information

Connect With Us

Innovation Office — Qatar University | +974-4403-7197 | QU.IP@qu.edu.qa

IP Number: 64/050,320

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