Evaluation of a Novel BEV Concept Based on Fixed and Swappable Li-Ion Battery Packs

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2016

Authors

Barreras, JV (Author) Other; Pinto, C (Author) Other; de Castro, R (Author) Other; Schaltz, E (Author) Other; Andreasen, SJ (Author) Other; Rasmussen, PO (Author) Other; Rui Esteves Araújo (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications

Vol. 52

Pages: 5073-5085

ISSN: 0093-9994

Publisher: IEEE

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Authenticus ID: P-00M-FW7

DOI: 10.1109/tia.2016.2585554

Abstract (EN): In this paper, a novel battery electric vehicle (BEV) concept based on a small fixed and a big swappable Li-ion battery pack is proposed in order to achieve longer range, lower initial purchase priceand lower energy consumption at short ranges. For short ranges, the BEV is only powered by the relatively small-fixed battery pack, without the large swappable battery pack. In this way, the mass of the vehicle is reduced and, therefore, the energy consumed per unit distance is improved. For higher ranges, the BEV is powered by both battery packs. This concept allows the introduction of subscription-based ownership models to distribute the cost of the large battery pack over the vehicle lifetime. A methodology is proposed for the analysis and evaluation of the proposed concept in comparison with a direct owned nonswappable single-pack BEV, proving that significant improvements on city fuel economy (up to 14%) and economic benefits are achievable under several scenarios. These results encourage further study of battery swapping service plans energy management strategies.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 13