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The battery tech stack powering modern devices

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Paleblue Batteries

Battery innovation isn’t just about new chemistries anymore, it’s increasingly driven by how entire systems are designed and integrated. Thomas Bishop, CEO and founder of Paleblue Batteries, shares a systems-level perspective shaped by building batteries for demanding real-world use, from cell chemistry to engineering and battery management systems.

Bishop explores how electronics that manage charging, temperature, safety and device communication now play a defining role in performance and longevity. Together, these layers show why modern battery breakthroughs come from smarter, safer system design — not just what’s inside the cell.

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Thomas Bishop

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