Battery Pack
Battery packs form the core of electric vehicle technology. This chapter focuses on the two design aspects that are central to engineering reliable battery packs—material selection and manufacturing method.
Batteries with high energy density, high power density, and long cycle life are needed to support the faster introduction and smooth integration of electric vehicles within our society. Choices related to both the materials used in Li-ion batteries and methods used to manufacture the batteries influence their performance. Therefore research is underway to develop novel electrode and electrolyte materials and battery manufacturing methods. Advancements made in materials domain with an aim to develop the next-generation Li-ion batteries are concisely described within this chapter. In addition, advanced manufacturing methods, for example, 3D-printing, the dry electrode method, and cell-to-pack technology, which have the potential to push the development boundaries further are introduced within.
Batteries with high energy density, high power density, and long cycle life are needed to support the faster introduction and smooth integration of electric vehicles within our society. Choices related to both the materials used in Li-ion batteries and methods used to manufacture the batteries influence their performance. Therefore research is underway to develop novel electrode and electrolyte materials and battery manufacturing methods. Advancements made in materials domain with an aim to develop the next-generation Li-ion batteries are concisely described within this chapter. In addition, advanced manufacturing methods, for example, 3D-printing, the dry electrode method, and cell-to-pack technology, which have the potential to push the development boundaries further are introduced within.
