Abstract:The exponential development and successful application of systems-related technologies that can put electric vehicles on a level playing field in direct competition with vehicles powered by internal combustion engines mean that the foreseeable future of the automobile (at least) will be dominated by vehicles that have electric current stored in batteries as a source of energy. The problem at the European level related to the dependence on battery suppliers from Asia directly correlates with the need to use bat… Show more
“…The design and integration of the traction battery in EVs play a relevant role in its crash safety in case of a collision [16,17].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Various approaches can be found in the current state of the art using this principle. One research direction consists of optimising the geometry of the traction battery housing by determining the optimal thickness of each part of the traction battery enclosure [22] or optimising the geometry of the case itself [17].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Nevertheless, optimising the traction battery's geometry or using high-strength materials does not always lead to a traction battery housing mass reduction, as shown by Szabo et al [17]. Furthermore, the modification of the stiffness of the structure [26], by means of geometry or material modification can influence the response of the structure to external vibrations and the dynamic response of the vehicle itself under driving conditions.…”
The crash safety of lithium-ion traction batteries is a relevant concern for electric vehicles. Current passive safety strategies of traction batteries usually come at the cost of their volumetric or gravimetric energy density. This work analyses the influence of the variables cell selection and orientation within the traction battery on the crash safety of an electric-powered two-wheeler. These two variables do not negatively influence the traction battery’s volumetric or gravimetric energy density in the design process. Metamodels and numerical simulations are used to evaluate the crash safety of an electric-powered two-wheeler’s traction battery in a potentially dangerous crash scenario. The influence of the variable’s cell selection and orientation is evaluated through the internal short circuit risk of the integrated cells. The comparison of the metamodels shows that the cell orientation reduces the internal short circuit risk by up to 51% on average in the analysed crash scenario. The cell selection reduces it only up to 21% on average. The results show that crash safety can be increased in the design process, and a combination with the current protection strategies can increase crash safety further.
“…The design and integration of the traction battery in EVs play a relevant role in its crash safety in case of a collision [16,17].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Various approaches can be found in the current state of the art using this principle. One research direction consists of optimising the geometry of the traction battery housing by determining the optimal thickness of each part of the traction battery enclosure [22] or optimising the geometry of the case itself [17].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Nevertheless, optimising the traction battery's geometry or using high-strength materials does not always lead to a traction battery housing mass reduction, as shown by Szabo et al [17]. Furthermore, the modification of the stiffness of the structure [26], by means of geometry or material modification can influence the response of the structure to external vibrations and the dynamic response of the vehicle itself under driving conditions.…”
The crash safety of lithium-ion traction batteries is a relevant concern for electric vehicles. Current passive safety strategies of traction batteries usually come at the cost of their volumetric or gravimetric energy density. This work analyses the influence of the variables cell selection and orientation within the traction battery on the crash safety of an electric-powered two-wheeler. These two variables do not negatively influence the traction battery’s volumetric or gravimetric energy density in the design process. Metamodels and numerical simulations are used to evaluate the crash safety of an electric-powered two-wheeler’s traction battery in a potentially dangerous crash scenario. The influence of the variable’s cell selection and orientation is evaluated through the internal short circuit risk of the integrated cells. The comparison of the metamodels shows that the cell orientation reduces the internal short circuit risk by up to 51% on average in the analysed crash scenario. The cell selection reduces it only up to 21% on average. The results show that crash safety can be increased in the design process, and a combination with the current protection strategies can increase crash safety further.
“…The imperative to explore potential strategies for reusing, remanufacturing, or recycling batteries at the end of their lifecycle prompted an investigation into the structural optimization of battery module cases [17]. This study presents an approach aimed at enhancing the design and construction of protective housing/cases for electric vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety and reliability standards throughout various stages, from initial design to impact.…”
Rechargeable batteries, particularly lithium-ion batteries (LiBs), have emerged as the cornerstone of modern energy storage technology, revolutionizing industries ranging from consumer electronics to transportation [...]
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