Seminar Details: Pioneering Test Methods for Progressive Energy Storage and Autonomous Vehicle Navigation Systems
The Fall Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, scheduled for broadcast live on September 16-19, 2024, will delve into the latest challenges and solutions in electric vehicle (EV) battery testing. This event, presented by EA Elektro-Automatik and Tektronix, aims to discuss industry best practices for achieving maximum efficiency, flexibility, and safety in battery testing.
The presentation will cover comprehensive solutions for testing, including precise measurement data recording and automated test procedures. The goal is to ensure reliability and efficiency in these new energy storage technologies, as the development of these systems requires rigorous testing and certification.
One of the key challenges in battery testing for EVs is managing complex degradation mechanisms such as lithium plating and mechanical wear. Testing must accurately identify these effects early to prevent battery shorting or failure. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) is used for rapid, non-destructive health assessments, enabling frequent monitoring without damaging cells.
Another challenge is simulating real-world dynamic loads and temperature variations. The presentation will discuss the importance of replicating these conditions accurately to reflect in-use stresses more accurately and optimise battery management strategies.
In addition, the transition towards solid-state batteries presents new challenges, requiring adapted testing approaches for semi-solid and solid electrolytes to ensure safety and performance.
The conference content will span the EV engineering supply chain and ecosystem, covering motor and power electronics design and manufacturing, cell development, battery systems, testing, powertrains, thermal management, circuit protection, wire and cable, EMI/EMC, and more.
The integration of detailed measurement data from steering, wheels, speed, position, and driving dynamics is crucial in Driver Assistance Systems (DAS). The accuracy of real-time data is vital in these systems, as the combination of real-time and simulated data is crucial for the development of advanced DAS features like lane departure warnings.
The webinar will also focus on high utility costs, limited test capacity, and ensuring safety during testing. The aim is to reduce operating costs, improve uptime, and meet future testing requirements.
The conference is a part of the Fall Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, providing an opportunity for professionals in the EV industry to learn, network, and collaborate on the latest advancements in energy storage systems, including batteries and fuel cells. Registration for the webinar will be available soon.
- Science and technology will play a significant role in addressing the challenges of EV battery testing, with data-and-cloud-computing solutions providing precise measurement data recording and automated test procedures.
- The reduction of climate-change impacts is closely tied to the advancements in renewable-energy and battery tech, as the development of new energy storage technologies requires rigorous testing and certification through environmental-science research.
- The finance sector is essential in supporting the growth of the EV industry, as high utility costs and limited test capacity are hurdles that must be addressed to improve uptime and meet future testing requirements.
- The advancements in battery tech, including the development of solid-state batteries, require an understanding of electrochemical processes and simulation of real-world dynamic loads and temperature variations, while maintaining safety and performance.
- The conference on EV Engineering will provide industry professionals with valuable insights into motor and power electronics design, cell development, battery systems, testing, powertrains, thermal management, circuit protection, and other technologies essential for the efficient deployment of renewable energy.
