Next-Generation Li-ion Batteries Made with Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition as an Enabling Technology

Toward 3D Thin-Film Batteries: Optimal Current-Collector Design and Scalable Fabrication of TiO 2 Thin-Film Electrodes

Three-dimensional (3D) thin-film solid-state batteries are an interesting concept for microstorage, promising high footprint capacity, fast charging, safety, and long lifetime. However, to realize their commercialization, several challenges still need to be overcome. In this work, we focus on two issues: the conformal coating and the high...

Predictive battery thermal management strategy for fast charging electric vehicles - Type the subtitle of the paper

Battery thermal management is essential to efficienct and safe operation of Li-ion batteries, particularly in challenging applications such as fast charging. This work proposes a thermal management control framework based on MPC. The novelty of this approach resides in the focus on incorporating disturbance prediction into the control decision....

Battery pack state estimation algorithms – Model based development and estimation

Model based development methodologies have strong potential in reducing development effort of complex automotive systems. This paper presents a model based development methodology used to develop battery state estimation algorithms, and steps through all the steps required for this. The benefits of the mixed simulation and testing methodology...

Predictive Model Based Battery Constraints for Electric Motor Control within EV Powertrains

This paper presents a method of predicting the maximum power capability of a Li-Ion battery, to be used for electric motor control within automotive powertrains. As maximum power is highly dependent on battery state, the method consists of a pack level state observer coupled with a predictive battery model. Results indicate that the battery...

Reliable inkjet-printed interconnections on foil-type Li-Ion Batteries

Shapeable rechargeable Li-ion batteries are a good option for the power source of system-in-package devices; nevertheless, their size and temperature limitations are a constraint during the fabrication process. Inkjet-printed interconnections on top of the battery are proposed in order to reduce the size and costs of wireless sensor network...

On-line battery identification for electric driving range prediction

Hybrid and electric vehicles require accurate knowledge of the battery to make an educated guess about the expected electric driving range. Range prediction is complicated by the fact that batteries are subject to external influences and aging. Also the future driving behavior is often unknown. This paper presents a model-based identification...

Battery energy storage system

The ability to store electrical energy adds several interesting features to a ships distribution network, as silent power, peak shaving and a ride through in case of generator failure. Modern intrinsically safe Li-ion batteries bring these within reach. For this modern lithium battery applications thermal management is vital in achieving a good...

Where is the early market for PHEVs?

The relative fuel consumption reduction strengths of multiple passenger car powertrains are investigated. These include [A] conventional compression ignition (CI) direct injection (DI) turbocharged (TC) diesel (D) [CI-DI-TC-D]; [B] Atkinson cycle charge sustaining (CS) "split-hybrid" electric vehicles (HEV) fueled by gasoline/petrol (G) [HEVG];...