Project description DEENESFRITPL 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. Show the project objective Hide the project objective 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. Fields of science natural scienceschemical scienceselectrochemistryelectric batteriesengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energynatural sciencesmathematicsapplied mathematicsmathematical model Keywords Battery management systems electric vehicles fast charging battery modelling optimal control Programme(s) H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility Topic(s) MSCA-IF-2019 - Individual Fellowships Call for proposal H2020-MSCA-IF-2019 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MSCA-IF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF) Coordinator CHALMERS TEKNISKA HOGSKOLA AB Net EU contribution € 191 852,16 Address - 412 96 GOTEBORG Sweden See on map Region Södra Sverige Västsverige Västra Götalands län Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 191 852,16
