A Raft of EVs and Hybrids are Coming – Will the Buyers Follow?

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  Development and Testing of Electric Drives and Battery Management Systems

  Many types of hybrid and electric drive (E-Drive) control systems are being developed for platforms in several industries. These systems also use Battery Management Systems (BMS) to handle their demanding power needs. However, the development of these technologies brings increased system complexity, evident in the many platform variants and control algorithms of various electronic control units (ECUs).

  dSPACE provides comprehensive solutions for E-Drive or BMS development, from providing proper hardware I/O interfaces for prototyping/testing these applications to real-time models for simulation of these controlled systems. There is also the need for consideration of power and safety requirements and precision of the simulation or control capability.

  This presentation will cover RCP and HIL systems and models for the development and validation of E-Drive and BMS control systems. Specific implementation techniques for model processing and interfaces in real-time along with critical power interface and electrical hardware functionality will be shown.

  This webinar will focus on the following key topics:

  • Real-time Simulation Models for Electric Motors and Battery Systems
  • Rapid Prototyping hardware for E-Drive and BMS Development
  • Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Simulators for testing E-Drive/BMS Systems

  Presenter
  Jace Allen – Lead Technical Specialist – Simulation & Test Systems at dSPACE Inc.

  Jace is the Lead Technical Specialist for Simulation and Test Systems at dSPACE, Inc, having designed and managed over 200 Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) system implementations for various customers. In the past 20 years he has handled many diverse modeling, controls, and simulation test applications in the Automotive, Commercial Vehicle, and Aerospace areas. His background includes modeling, simulation, and product development for vehicle powertrain, safety/security systems and also software development with embedded controls tools. He is a member of SAE, IEEE, and AIAA and has published 10 SAE Papers.

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  Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Sales and Market Prospects Through 2020 – It’s Not What “They” Say

  Some industry observers have proclaimed that the electric vehicle market in the U.S. is failing. While overall sales have declined somewhat in recent months, this view is simplistic and short-sighted. A number of key products are at the end of their life cycle, with new versions on the way, and a variety of all-new products are coming. Strength in trucks and crossovers currently works against sales of these vehicles, but that will also change going forward.

  The increase in product offerings is led by a number of factors including consumer interest, regulatory requirements and government incentives in the U.S. and elsewhere, technology and cost improvements, and an interest by various automakers in making a corporate statement.

  The role of dealers has been a problem that has received little attention. There are methods to address this issue, but they are often not utilized.

  This webinar will focus on the following key topics:

  • Current Issues Affecting Sales
  • Product Actions and Sales Forecast by Vehicle Type – Micro Hybrids, Mild Hybrids, Regular Hybrids, Plug In Hybrids, Battery Electrics, and Fuel Cells
  • Key Trends by Vehicle Type – Now & Going Forward
  • Importance of Regulatory Policy Including California Zero Emission Vehicle Rules and EPA/NHTSA Midterm Review
  • Various Automakers Have Very Different Strategies to Electrification

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  Alan Baum – Principal, Baum & Associates

  Alan Baum formed Baum & Associates in August 2009. He has a long record of analyzing the impact of alternative fuel vehicles as well as advanced technologies in internal combustion engines that provide improved fuel economy. Alan has been a contributor to a number of studies in this area including “Driving Growth: How Clean Cars and Climate Policy Can Create Jobs” and other projects analyzing the impact of fuel saving technologies on the auto industry. Since the 1980s, Alan has produced a detailed automotive production forecast and provided analysis of the automotive and medium- & heavy-duty truck markets.

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  Advanced Techniques For Addressing Issues in Battery Safety and Performance Using Adiabatic Calorimetry

  FREE Webinar – THT is a proud sponsor of this event.

  Adiabatic calorimetry is a widely utilized technique within the field of battery safety research. The method has been adapted from the chemical industry to address a significant range of safety and performance tests on battery components, cells and even modules.

  Although a number of different battery tests may be employed using the ARC, interpretation of results is not always straightforward. Some of the principles which apply to ARC chemical testing do not translate directly to battery testing due to the variable nature of samples.

  This presentation describes both the advantages and limitations of ARC testing on batteries and how the ARC test can be adapted to address different questions in battery research as well as quality control.

  This webinar will focus on the following key topics:

  • The principles of adiabatic calorimetry (ARC)
  • How calorimetry can be used in battery testing
  • What we learn from battery testing by calorimetry
  • Pressure measurement and gas collection during thermal runaway
  • Advanced testing techniques in adiabatic battery calorimetry

  Presenter
  Danny Montgomery – Technical Performance Manager at THT

  Danny Montgomery joined THT in 2009 after graduating from Southampton University with a master’s degree in physics. His current role as Technical Performance Manager involves running the calorimetry lab with involvement in technical aspects of THT’s instrumentation.

  Danny’s focus is primarily on lithium battery calorimetry; both adiabatic and isothermal. He oversees the use of calorimeters for customer sample testingas well as installing calorimeter systems and provided training and technical supportfor battery and automotive companies worldwide, such as Panasonic, BMW and Samsung. Danny works in THT’s UK office in Milton Keynes.

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  Avoid Battery Explosions and Fires – With Right Data and Better Designs

  Modern Li Ion batteries contain hazardous chemicals and heat up during use – this combination always has the potential to cause fires and explosions. This presentation will focus on improving the understanding of how such incidents occur, what can be done to avoid them and how the risk can be minimized during early stage design.

  The solution lies in knowledge of the heat generation rate during normal use, and information about safe boundaries such as temperature, discharge rate & overcharge in realistic situations that represent actual conditions of use. Data from commercial batteries of different types, including videos of batteries undergoing thermal runaway, will be used to illustrate these points.

  A relatively new technique will also be discussed with data, which allows total heat output during discharge to be measured on-line and this can be used both for design and battery modelling. Examples of the data will be provided.

  This webinar will focus on the following key topics:

  • Why battery fires and explosions occur
  • How to design safer batteries through understanding of heat generation
  • Video evidence of batteries under explosive conditions
  • How better thermal management systems can be designed – based on heat measurement from isothermal calorimetry
  • Laboratory instruments suitable for testing and data generation

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  Dr. Jasbir Singh – Managing Director at Hazard Evaluation Laboratory

  Jasbir is a chemical engineer specializing in thermal hazards and calorimetry, traditionally for the chemical industry but now increasingly involved in battery safety, especially Li-ion EV and related types.

  A graduate of Imperial College (London), where he undertook PhD into combustion and explosions, his experience includes many years in process design for the chemical and petrochemical industries. He is currently developing test methods and instruments for use in design of battery thermal management systems.

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