335. The Battery Isn't the Problem - Execution Is
From SAE Tomorrow Today by SAE International
June 4, 2026 · 39 min · Season 1 · Episode 335
About this episode
The episode discusses how execution, rather than battery chemistry, is crucial for battery performance, featuring insights from Qnovo's CEO Nadim Maluf.
Batteries don’t fail because of chemistry. They fail because of execution. Qnovo provides advanced software to optimize lithium-ion battery health and safety, proving that competitive advantage isn’t just about the battery itself, but how intelligently you manage it. By leveraging sophisticated battery models enhanced with AI and machine learning, the company delivers real-time insights into battery performance and operation. Listen in as we sit down with Nadim Maluf, Co‑founder and CEO, to discuss how software has become the soul of modern batteries. From extending smartphone battery warranties to enabling faster, safer EV charging, you’ll discover why the future of electrification isn’t about new materials … it’s about intelligence, scale, and trust. We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube…
People in this episode
Host: Grayson Brulte
Guest: Nadim Maluf
Topics covered
- battery technology
- software optimization
- lithium-ion batteries
- AI in batteries
- electric vehicles
- mobility trends
Keywords
- battery health
- safety
- AI
- machine learning
- EV charging
- electrification
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Qnovo, SAE International, SAE Tomorrow Today
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