Start-up strategies for battery electric vehicles and aircraft in cold climates

The battery electric vehicle (BEV) has the potential to decarbonise the transport sector through the use of renewable electricity and zero tailpipe emissions, however, limited vehicle range remains a significant issue. Learn more atStart-up strategies for battery electric vehicles and aircraft in cold climates from theLoughborough University.

Key facts of the Start-up strategies for battery electric vehicles and aircraft in cold climates programme offered by Loughborough University

This is especially true in cold climates where batteries become less efficient and available capacity is reduced.

Furthermore, conventional lithium-ion batteries cannot charge at low temperatures due to the risk of lithium plating and short-circuiting. This project will research methods of battery operation strategies to maximise the range available in a BEV when starting at sub-zero temperatures.

This may include combinations of self-heating through discharge, external heaters and additional energy storage devices. The methodology could apply equally to electric road vehicles or high-altitude unmanned aircraft.

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