Oil and gas company Shell has developed a new product it hopes will make electric vehicle (EV) charging easier, unveiling a thermal management fluid it says can significantly reduce charging times. The company, in partnership with UK-based automotive engineering company RML Group, has formulated Shell EV-Plus Thermal Fluid, a non-conductive liquid that contains proprietary technology. The company claims this fluid can charge a battery from 10% to 80% capacity in less than 10 minutes. By significantly reducing thermal stress, Shell said its new coolant allows EV batteries to safely handle much higher charging currents. A Broader Push for EV InfrastructureShell’s new thermal fluid builds on the company’s existing push into the EV space.