Confident cranking
A dedicated supercapacitor bank is intended to deliver the short burst of high current needed to turn the engine over.
PULSESTART BY VELEC · Performance starts here
High-performance, reliable engine starting
High-performance starting.
Reliability comes first.
Strong cranking power. Energy for the next attempt. Confidence when it’s time to go. PulseStart is being developed to make dependable engine starting the priority—combining supercapacitor burst power with an LTO energy reserve in one managed system.
Concept in development · Not yet available for sale
SYSTEM CONCEPT / 01SUBJECT TO VALIDATION
ENERGY RESERVELTOcell bank
CRANKING BURSTSCcapacitor bank
Managed
connection
connection
OUTPUTENGINE
START
START
THE BENEFITS WE’RE DEVELOPING FOR
Power for the start.
Reserve for what’s next.
A demanding start needs a burst of power. The next attempt needs energy in reserve. Giving each job a dedicated role is the thinking behind PulseStart—and our approach to more dependable starting.
These are design goals. Performance and reliability benefits are still to be validated through engineering and application testing.
Ready to go again
The LTO energy reserve is intended to support recovery between starts, keeping repeated attempts central to the design.
Reserve while parked
A managed connection aims to limit unwanted energy transfer between the banks while parked, helping preserve reserve for the next start.
HOW IT WORKS
Two roles. One managed starting system.
The analogy is simple: LTO cells are intended to provide the energy reserve; supercapacitors are intended to provide the short burst of power used during engine cranking. The engineering is more involved.
01 · ENERGYLTO energy bankReserve & recovery
↔02 · CONTROLManaged connectionConnect or isolate
↔03 · POWERSupercapacitor bankBrief cranking support
→04 · OUTPUTStarter motorApplication demand
Vehicle charging system compatibility to be validated
- Hold reserve.The LTO bank is intended to hold the system’s energy reserve.
- Support the surge.The supercapacitor bank is intended to support brief cranking current.
- Coordinate the banks.A managed high-current connection may connect or isolate them when appropriate.
- Validate the whole system.Protection, balancing, thermal behaviour, charging, faults, and vehicle integration all require testing.
Current engineering concept Concept specification — subject to testing and change
Current exploration considers six LTO cells in series and six series-connected 2.7 V supercapacitors. Discussed electrical values and component targets are preliminary design inputs—not measured product ratings.
Open work includes balancing, voltage management, pre-charge and inrush behaviour, contactor failure states, starter transients, alternator compatibility, standby draw, protection, thermal and mechanical design, diagnostics, service isolation, environmental durability, transport, and applicable standards.
DISCOVERY AREAS
Where could this architecture matter?
These are questions, not approved applications. Tell us about your vehicle, environment, use pattern, and the problem worth solving.
ROLES, NOT RANKINGS
Why each part is being explored.
ComponentIntended roleWhy explore itOpen questions
LTO cell bankEnergy reserve and repeated-start supportHigh-power capability and potential cycle-life advantagesCharging integration, low temperature, packaging, protection, cost
Supercapacitor bankBrief cranking-power supportRapid high-current delivery and rechargeSelf-discharge, balancing, voltage limits, packaging, cost
Connection & controlsCoordinate or isolate the banksLimit unwanted parked-state interactionFailure modes, standby draw, contactor life, logic, diagnostics
Concept specification — subject to testing and change. No technology comparison or application advantage is claimed.
DEVELOPMENT STATUS
Built to learn, now being shaped by real use cases.
The concept has progressed through early prototype exploration. Next comes defining target applications and validating the electrical, control, safety, compliance, manufacturing, service, and commercial requirements.
01Concept definitionUNDERWAY
02Prototype learningUNDERWAY
03Controlled engineering validationPLANNED
04Vehicle / application validationPLANNED
05Compliance & production engineeringFUTURE STAGE
A QUICK QUESTION
What would make a new starting-battery architecture worth considering?
Select all that apply. These choices will be included if you register below.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Help define the right first application.
Start with the essentials. Registration is non-binding, free, and is not a preorder, reservation, or promise of availability.
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STRAIGHT ANSWERS
Questions we expect you to ask.
01Is this a finished product?＋
No. It is an early-stage concept under engineering and market validation and is not currently offered for sale.
02How is it different from a conventional starting battery?＋
The proposed architecture separates energy storage and short-duration cranking support across LTO cells and supercapacitors, coordinated by a managed connection. Whether this produces a meaningful application-level advantage remains to be validated.
03Will it fit my vehicle?＋
Compatibility has not been established. Charging system, voltage range, cranking demand, standby loads, climate, packaging, mounting, vehicle electronics, and applicable standards all matter.
04Is it safe?＋
No safety conclusion should be made at this stage. Any future product would require appropriate electrical, mechanical, thermal, abuse, fault, vehicle-integration, transport, and compliance assessment. High-current energy systems can cause fire, burns, arc flash, equipment damage, or injury if designed or handled incorrectly.
05Can I buy or preorder it?＋
Not currently. You can register a non-binding expression of interest or volunteer for research updates. No payment is requested.
06What happens after I register?＋
Responses will be analysed to identify priority applications. Some participants may later be invited to optional interviews or controlled testing, subject to eligibility and separate terms.
07What will it cost and when will it be available?＋
Pricing and availability have not been determined. Any ranges discussed in research are directional, not commitments.
AN OPEN INVITATION