CPI joins consortium to develop quantum sensors for end-of-line battery testing CPI, the independent technology innovation centre and founding member of the UK Governmentâs High Value Manufacturing Catapult, is participating in a collaborative project â termed the Quantum Sensors project. The project is intended to develop sensors that will help to revolutionise quality assessment and battery grading in the manufacturing line and help advance electric vehicle battery manufacturing in the UK and overcome cost barriers to enable the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. By 2030, it is anticipated that 50% of vehicles produced will be partially or wholly electric, however there are still challenges in battery and lithium cell technology that need to be addressed in order to achieve this.