Ageing mechanisms and how to prolong the battery life in vehicle and energy storage applications
Research Project, 2014
– 2017
The project aim is to prolong the lifetime of a battery in vehicle applications and for stationary storage by intelligent battery control based on an increased comprehension of battery aging processes. This will be done combining practical tests and theoretical considerations. This project is a collaboration between Chalmers (CTH), Uppsala University (UU), Volvo Car Corporation (VCC) and ABB. Two PhD students surrounded by senior staff with will carry out the project. The project will start with study of existing models and test cycle protocols, and based on this testing will start both in laboratories and in vehicles. The experimental results will be used for validating and developing theoretical models. The knowledge will then be used for development of strategies and the algorithms for battery use in 1) electrified vehicle and 2) in stationary energy storage. These functions should give the user an optimal tool for battery lifetime in different applications.
Participants
Torbjörn Thiringer (contact)
Chalmers, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Engineering
Evelina Wikner
Chalmers, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Engineering
Collaborations
Volvo Cars
Göteborg, Sweden
Funding
Swedish Energy Agency
Project ID: 37725-1
Funding Chalmers participation during 2014–2017
Related Areas of Advance and Infrastructure
Sustainable development
Driving Forces
Transport
Areas of Advance
Energy
Areas of Advance