Chassis Systems Lightweighting Report
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Optimizing Battery Sizing and Vehicle Lightweighting for an
In this paper, a methodology is outlined to study the tradeoff between the battery cost savings achieved by vehicle mass reduction for a constant electric driving range and the
The impact of lightweighting and battery technologies on the
A data-driven model (DDM) of Li-ion batteries (LIBs) using the enhanced single-particle model with electrolyte as the plant dynamics and a sparse model of the system was
Study of different thermal management systems for traction
In this paper we focus on the battery pack lightweighting by considering different passive battery cooling systems as a replacement for the standard active one. The passive systems considered are air and PCM-based (Phase Change Material) cooling systems. and an ad-hoc battery system model, configurable according to the cooling system
Improvements in electric vehicle battery technology influence
Current electric vehicle research hotspots include electric vehicle motor drive system [9,10], electric vehicle charging technology [11,12], charging harmonic analysis [13,14], and charging
On the radar: Innovations in composite battery enclosures
High-performance battery specialist Bold Valuable Technology (Barcelona, Spain) has developed a high-voltage battery system called BOLDair catered to the needs of electric and hybrid aircraft. As CW contributing writer Stewart Mitchell reports, the BOLDair battery weighs only 52 kilograms and offers a specific energy of 285 watt-hours per
Lightweighting the EV is a challenge to celebrate
The average weight of a lithium-ion battery is 400-600kg, and with range according to charge very much tied in with weight, designers and material suppliers are looking at new ways to lighten the vehicle structures,
How is lightweighting affecting EV component design?
EVs are significantly heavier than gasoline-powered vehicles, primarily because of their lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery traction packs. For example, the GMC Hummer EV SUV (Figure 1) battery pack weighs roughly the same
Improvements in electric vehicle battery technology influence
Improvements in electric vehicle battery technology influence vehicle lightweighting and material substitution decisions: Publication Type: Journal Article: Year of Publication: 2020: Authors: Burd JTJ, Moore EA, Ezzat H, Kirchain R, Roth R: Journal: Applied Energy: Start Page: 116269: Date Published: 12/2020: URL
Lightweighting: A New Approach to Battery Enclosures
Kautex''s new battery enclosures made from thermoplastic composite or a composite-metal hybrid helps OEMs tackle this "weighty" topic. Our solutions offer up to a
Study of different thermal management systems for traction
There are different lightweighting methods, which are divided into primary and secondary lightweighting. Regarding the primary, several studies are referred to the strategy of material substitution and mass reduction [7], [12], in particular [7] considers different alloy and technologies of components manufacturing, [13] studies the use of plastic materials to obtain
A method for determining optimal electric range by considering
The battery electric vehicle (BEV) has been one of the major alternative fuel vehicle technologies. According to the International Energy Agency, in 2021, the sales of plug-in electric vehicles (BEVs and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) in the light-duty segment have reached over 6.6 million, nearly 9% of the global light-duty vehicle market (International
Cell To Pack promotes lightweighting of power batteries
This allows for more cells to be placed within the battery pack, increasing the overall battery capacity, voltage, and driving range while reducing the weight of the battery pack and achieving lightweighting. The main advantages of the blade battery include high integration efficiency within the battery pack and high volume grouping efficiency.
System Integration of Motor, Battery, and Vehicle
System integration of motor, battery, and vehicle control unit is an important direction to achieve the light weight of the vehicle. Power battery, drive motor and vehicle control unit are the core components of new energy vehicles,
Battery System Development – Assembly Planning between Lightweight
Two thirds of these costs are related to the raw materials of the cells, the material processing and the cell manufacturing. Module and System Data BCG â€" CAD Data Design for Automated Battery Assembly Design for Lightweighting Battery System Assembly Planning BSAPâ€"Data I II III IV Design spacefor battery integrationTypical mid
The impact of lightweighting and battery technologies on the
Semantic Scholar extracted view of "The impact of lightweighting and battery technologies on the sustainability of electric vehicles: A comprehensive life cycle assessment" by Omidreza Ahmadzadeh et al. using the enhanced single-particle model with electrolyte as the plant dynamics and a sparse model of the system was developed based on a
Battery Electric Vehicle Lightweighting Strategies: Addressing
In general, an internal combustion engine vehicle is still the convention in personal and commercial transport, but due to its high use stage CO2 emission, a shift is occurring in propulsion methods, and the use of battery electric vehicles (BEV) will become the new norm. BEV''s curb weight is, in general, greater than that of a conventional fuelled vehicle
The pros of lightweighting with aluminium
Until the cost of lightweighting batteries is lower than the cost of lightweighting other major vehicle systems (such as the body structure, closures, and chassis), it is much better
Light weighting as a means of improving Heavy Duty Vehicles''
HDV lightweighting options The objective of the first task for the project was to identify options for lightweighting of different types of HDVs, and also gather information on their likely costs. The work involved carrying out a review of available literature, developing draft estimates for HDV lightweighting options and their potential, and
What is Lightweighting and Why is it Important?
What is Lightweighting? Lightweighting is the process of removing weight from a component or assembly. Designers and manufacturers lightweight products in one of three ways: Substituting materials: The most common approach to lightweighting is to replace heavier materials with less dense and/or stronger materials and components. With the right
Optimal Lightweighting in Battery Electric Vehicles
This paper presents an analytic solution to find the optimal amount of lightweighting in a battery electric vehicle (BEV). The additional cost of lightweighting is traded off against the cost savings due to the smaller battery and motor required at constant performance and range. Current technology cost estimates indicate that for a medium sized BEV, optimal
The impact of lightweighting and battery technologies on the
The simulations showed that the air-cooled system leads to greater lightweighting, but it makes the battery cells work far from 20 °C (optimal operating temperature) and therefore it could lead to greater battery cell degradation and its field of application must be limited to vehicles operating in fleets, with predictable mission; this can be overcome by using
Energy Management System and Control Strategy of Intelligent
The power battery must have high energy density and high-power density to provide large peak power during acceleration and hill climbing. The performance and life of the power battery are closely related to the charging and discharging time, temperature, and other factors of the power battery as shown in Figure 8. Overcharge, excessive
Multi-parameter similarity model-based lightweight design of battery
Xiong Y, Pan Y, Wu L, et al. Effective weight-reduction- and crashworthiness-analysis of a vehicle''s battery-pack system via orthogonal experimental design and response surface methodology. Eng Fail Anal 2021; 128: 105635.
Dura Automotive Systems
Dura Automotive Systems Dura Modular EV Battery Tray 2021 Honorable Mention Future of Lightweighting • Modular and scalable design that can be tailored to multiple platforms and
Composites
Lyten 3D Graphene™ Composite Systems. Lightweighting and strengthening. Tune for reduced material volume and optimized strength. Lyten Secures $650M LOI from the Export-Import Bank of the United States in Support of
The impact of lightweighting and battery technologies on the
Our proposed considerations include: 1) Prioritizing cleaner battery technologies like LFP batteries over NMC and NCA materials, potentially saving up to 30 % of battery
Primary and Secondary Vehicle Lightweighting Achieved by Acting
Specifically, a sedan car with active-cooled batteries was considered as a reference case, and primary lightweighting was achieved through the use of passive cooling
Optimizing Battery Sizing and Vehicle Lightweighting for an Extended
Optimizing Battery Sizing and Vehicle Lightweighting for an Extended Range Electric Vehicle 2011-01-1078 In designing vehicles with significant electric driving range, optimizing vehicle energy efficiency is a key requirement to maximize the limited energy capacity of the onboard electrochemical energy storage system.
Improvements in electric vehicle battery technology influence
DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.116269 Corpus ID: 230529248; Improvements in electric vehicle battery technology influence vehicle lightweighting and material substitution decisions
Optimal Lightweighting in Battery Electric Vehicles
Lightweighting is beneficial in electric vehicle (EV) design as it allows a higher range for the same cost or a smaller battery and motor with constant capacity and performance [3]. In addition
How is lightweighting affecting EV component design?
Integrating battery thermal management systems (BTMS) with EV air conditioning systems helps eliminate extraneous components and reduce weight. Other lightweight techniques for vehicle-wide thermal management
Improvements in electric vehicle battery technology influence
This study evaluates lightweight material substitution cost tradeoffs and their changes over time for an advanced high strength steel and aluminum BEV design. Process
Study of different thermal management systems for traction
4 天之前· Semantic Scholar extracted view of "Study of different thermal management systems for traction batteries to obtain vehicle lightweighting" by Giulia Sandrini et al.
Lightweighting | ElringKlinger
Our success as a system supplier for lightweight construction is also based on this: Everything comes from a single source, from the first concept to the finished product. We use our comprehensive development, process and manufacturing expertise to develop tailored lightweight components for the drive system, body and underbody.
Current Trends in Automotive Lightweighting Strategies and
Architecture difference between internal combustion engine vehicles and battery electric vehicles: (a) ICE, Toyota Crown redesigned platform, 2018 [18], and (b) BEV, Hyundai/Kia/Genesis E-GMP
Multi-objective optimization design of a battery pack system for
The research focuses on optimizing battery pack systems (BPSs) for crashworthiness and lightweight design in electric vehicles. Traditional methods have high
6 FAQs about [Related information on battery system lightweighting]
How will the lightweighting strategy change as battery technology improves?
The objective of this analysis is to understand how the lightweighting strategy will change as battery technology improves and industry learning enables more efficient manufacturing processes. This model enables the evaluation of these tradeoffs of material substitution over time.
Do battery pack systems improve crashworthiness and lightweight design in electric vehicles?
The research focuses on optimizing battery pack systems (BPSs) for crashworthiness and lightweight design in electric vehicles. Traditional methods have high computing costs and do not account for the battery cell's failure criterion. This study uses a submodel and hybrid weighting for multi-objective design.
What is lightweighting and how does it work?
One approach to partly address these issues is lightweighting, which involves reducing the weight of vehicles to minimize their impact during the use phase. Mathematical models are employed to simulate the longitudinal dynamics of vehicles and estimate the energy required to accomplish driving missions.
What is a vehicle lightweighting database?
Such a database would be useful in evaluating the effectiveness of vehicle lightweighting and its impact on energy consumption and pollutant emissions. The last phase of the analysis is the assessment of the overall reduction in the environmental impact of the vehicle throughout its life cycle by using the LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) approach.
Why do EVs use lightweight materials?
This trade-off has made cost efficient vehicle lightweighting a top priority of EV design, and many automakers have implemented aggressive changes to use lightweight materials , . For instance, Tesla’s Model S and Model X are aluminum intensive to increase vehicle performance .
Does lightweighting affect vehicle dynamics?
In the scientific literature reviewed, there are no studies of the effects of lightweighting on vehicle dynamics. This aspect holds considerable importance as it directly affects stability, handling, road holding and braking distances, which are vital for active safety, a fundamental aspect that is a priority in the design phase of a vehicle.