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Elven Technologies
FoundedMarch 19, 2019
FoundersVamekh Kherkheulidze, Giorgi Gabarashvili, Sandro Chubinidze, Bela Butskhrikidze
HeadquartersSacramento, United States
Websitehttps://www.elventech.net/

Elven Technologies is a startup founded in the spring of 2019 that develops lithium-ion battery fireproof enclosures for EVs & energy storage systems.[1]

History

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Elven Technologies was founded in Georgia in the spring of 2019 by Vamekh Kherkheulidze, Giorgi Gabarashvili, Sandro Chubinidze and Bela Butskhrikidze.[2] The company initially focused on developing Extravehicular Activity (EVA) suits for astronauts, aiming to improve mobility, durability, and adaptability in space. During their research, the team discovered that their composite material, designed for insulation, also had fireproof properties.[3] The company then attempted to develop firefighter suits using this material.[4]

In 2021, Elven Technologies relocated its headquarters to the United States and redirected its focus to creating fireproof enclosures for lithium-ion batteries.[5] This shift aimed to address the safety needs of the growing EV and energy storage industries.[6]

Traction

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Extensive testing conducted by independent third-party labs, including the Rochester Institute of Technology, UC Berkeley, and Iowa State University, validated the composite's performance. Notably, the material doesn't melt or drip when exposed to extreme temperatures and maintains its fire-blocking and low thermal conductivity properties even after enduring a 2000°C flame for over 15 minutes.[7].[8]

  • In 2023, Elven Technologies began first pilot project with Auvetech, an Estonian startup that manufactures self driving e-buses.
  • The company's enclosure technology was featured in market research by IdTechEx, specifically in the report "Fire Protection Materials for EV Batteries 2024-2034: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts."
  • In the spring of 2024, Elven Technologies started first paid pilot project with LTA, a startup developing and utilizing lighter-than-air vehicles, such as airships or balloons.

References

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  1. ^ "Elven Technologies". Startup Georgia. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  2. ^ "Elven Technologies – კომპანია, რომელიც სუპერგმირების კოსტუმებს ქმნის | Marketer". 2019-03-20. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  3. ^ "Georgian Elven Technologies Ready for Commercialization of Fire-Proof Suits in the US". CBW. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  4. ^ "Elven Technologies to Sell License of Firefighting Uniform Production in US". CBW. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  5. ^ "ქართული სტარტაპი Elven Technologies-ი Tesla-სთან თანამშრომლობას აპირებს". commersant. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  6. ^ გიორგობიანი, ნინო (2024-01-09). "ქართული კომპანია Elven Technologies მფრინავი ტაქსების ბატარეებს ცეცხლგამძლე მასალით შეფუთავს". On.ge (in Georgian). Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  7. ^ "Technical Data Sheet".
  8. ^ Fire Protection Materials for EV Batteries 2024-2034: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts. 2024-01-31. ISBN 978-1-83570-016-7.