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Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) has partnered with EVE Energy Malaysia to establish a new Innovation Testing Centre and Joint Laboratory, officially launched on 24 June 2025. The initiative aims to advance battery research and foster academic-industry collaboration in Southeast Asia.

The unveiling ceremony was attended by Mr. Wang Xi, Member of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee and President of the Guangdong Overseas Friendship Association, alongside representatives from academia and industry.

This initiative marks a key step in advancing battery reliability research and fostering academic-industry collaboration in Southeast Asia. With an initial investment of approximately USD 3 million, the new facility supports high-volume validation and qualification processes for lithium-ion batteries, contributing to EVE Energy's global R&D efforts.

The Innovation Testing Centre includes two core functional buildings:

Safety Testing Building: Equipped with more than 40 instruments covering 29 testing categories, the facility conducts safety assessments according to international standards such as GB31241, IEC62133, and UL1642. It evaluates batteries through tests such as overcharge, short-circuit, thermal abuse, and combustion.

Performance Testing Building: Designed for large-scale testing, it hosts 100 battery cyclers and over 50 environmental chambers for high-capacity parallel testing. These enable evaluations of battery life, capacity retention, and performance under various temperature conditions.

As part of the facility, a Joint Laboratory with XMUM has been established to promote academic-industry cooperation. This partnership aims to advance battery testing methods, support research translation, and provide training opportunities for students in battery science and engineering.

This collaboration aligns with Malaysia's goals under the Belt and Road Initiative and its aspirations to become a regional clean energy hub. The new centre is expected to support talent development, innovation, and technological advancement in the battery sector.