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Lithium-ion battery control for faster charging and longer life

Project description

A boost for the rechargeable alternative to fossil fuels

The lithium-ion battery, the most widely used battery for electrified vehicles, is rechargeable, but at a very low speed compared to filling up a gas tank of internal combustion engine vehicles. Advances in fast charging technology of lithium-ion batteries are critical to pave the way for a sustainable alternative for a fossil-free transport system. The EU-funded BatCon project will make step changes in research and innovation of battery charging management. Specifically, it will leverage advanced mathematical modelling, robust state estimation, and holistic control frameworks to enable faster charging and longer lifetime for the battery. Overall, the project will contribute to the future uptake of cost and resource efficiency and the convenience of battery-powered devices.

Objective

Meeting the European industrial and political ambition of making the transport sector free of fossil fuel in the near future depends heavily on continued advancement of battery technology. Safe and optimal use of battery systems is crucial but difficult due to the lack of accurate internal state information and optimal battery control algorithms. This project aims to make step changes in research and innovation of battery management by developing health-aware fast charging strategies as well as realise an advanced career development for the experienced researcher using a clearly defined training-through-research approach. The proposed battery charging management will benefit from and integrate advanced mathematical modelling, robust state estimation and a holistic control framework within this project, along with several on-going battery energy management projects at Chalmers University of Technology. The research outcomes will include faster charging capability and prolonged lifetime for batteries on the premise of a safety guarantee, which will significantly improve the cost and resource efficiency and the convenience of battery powered devices. The hosting research group at Chalmers has a reputation for working closely with industry (e.g. Volvo Cars, Volvo Group and ABB) and applying their research to real world problems, therefore maximising the opportunity for the results to be commercially implemented in the shortest possible time. Ultimately, this project will contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals in terms of “Affordable and clean energy” and “Sustainable cities and communities.” Furthermore, this fellowship will provide an excellent opportunity for the experienced researcher to advance the career training and secure a leading independent position at the end of the fellowship.

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MSCA-IF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF)

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(opens in new window) H2020-MSCA-IF-2019

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Coordinator

CHALMERS TEKNISKA HOGSKOLA AB
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€ 191 852,16
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412 96 GOTEBORG
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Södra Sverige Västsverige Västra Götalands län
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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