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Next-Generation BEV Design: Innovating System Integration, Battery Performance, And Cost Efficiency

Bob Galyen, rt. CTO CATL, Chairman Emeritus of NaatBaTT

• Holistic approaches to integrating powertrain, battery systems, and thermal management for optimal performance.

• Learn how evolving system architectures influence energy efficiency and safety in next-generation BEVs.

• Examine innovative methods for battery pack integration, focusing on structural optimization and thermal safety.

• Understand practical strategies for reducing system costs through material selection, modular design, and manufacturing innovations.

• Evaluate trade-offs between cost, performance, and scalability in BEV production.

• Gain insights into emerging technologies and regulations shaping the next era of BEV design, including solid-state batteries and cell-to-pack architectures.

Emerging Trends In Thermal Management: Shaping The Future Of Advanced Battery Energy Storage

• Understand thermal management strategies evolving to address the unique challenges of solid-state battery technologies.

• The Impact of Cell-to-Pack Design: how cell-to-pack designs influence energy density and thermal management considerations.

• Examine the trade-offs between thermal performance, material efficiency, and structural integration.

• Discover the potential of liquid immersion cooling as a cutting-edge solution for managing high-power battery systems.

• Explore how OEM priorities are driving the development of advanced thermal interface materials (TIMs).

System Integration In The Era Of Advanced AI And Connectivity

How AI tools and IoT integration are influencing BEV system designs

By enabling intelligent decision-making, real-time monitoring, and predictive optimization, these technologies are driving innovation in powertrain integration, energy management, and overall vehicle performance. This session explores how AI and IoT are influencing BEV system integration, providing insights into practical applications, challenges, and future trends.

• Learn how AI tools enable predictive analytics, system optimization, and autonomous decision-making.

• Explore how IoT connectivity facilitates real-time data exchange and integration across BEV components

• Examine how AI and IoT influence powertrain design, battery management, and thermal systems.

• Learn about intelligent control strategies enabled by AI algorithms.

• Explore how IoT-connected sensors provide real-time diagnostics and predictive maintenance insights.

• Understand challenges related to data interoperability, cybersecurity, and system complexity.

• Learn best practices for integrating AI and IoT technologies into BEV architectures

• Gain insights into emerging AI-driven tools and IoT-enabled platforms shaping the future of BEV design.

Advanced Cooling Systems And Smart Control For Optimized Battery Thermal Management

Innovations in advanced cooling systems and smart control technologies are transforming Battery Thermal Management Systems (BTMS), improving energy efficiency, reducing charging times, and ensuring long-term reliability. This session explores cutting-edge cooling system designs, the role of smart controllers in thermal optimization, and how these advancements impact the overall performance of EV batteries.

• Examining Smart Control Innovations for advanced cooling systems 

• Understand the role of integrated smart controllers in real-time monitoring and adaptive thermal management.

• Learn how AI and machine learning enhance BTMS efficiency and reliability.

• Discover strategies for maintaining thermal stability in high-energy-density battery cells.

• Evaluate System Integration and Energy Efficiency

• How smart controllers and advanced cooling systems work together to optimize energy usage.

• Gain insights into reducing parasitic losses in thermal management systems.

• Learn about the integration of IoT, AI, and predictive analytics in next-generation thermal management systems.

Designing For Sustainability: Integrating Battery Thermal Management With Circular Economy Principles

Incorporating circular economy principles at the conceptual stage of vehicle design particularly in battery thermal management can reduce waste, enhance recyclability, and lower the environmental impact. This session explores how thermal management solutions can be aligned with end-of-life recycling strategies, material recovery, and sustainability goals.

• Learn how circular economy practices can be integrated into the design of thermal management systems.

• Explore the impact of thermal management on battery recyclability and material recovery.

• Discover recyclable and sustainable material options for cooling plates, thermal barriers, and heat transfer mediums.

• Examine trade-offs between thermal performance, cost, and recyclability.

• Learn how to design thermal management systems for easy disassembly and material recovery.

• Explore how modular thermal designs simplify end-of-life processes.

• Understand how advances in thermal management can enable or enhance battery recycling processes.

• Learn about closed-loop systems that recover thermal system materials for reuse.

Integrated Thermal Management Innovations: Advancing Efficiency For Batteries, Power Electronics, And Cabin Systems

• The challenges associated with managing heat in high-performance electric vehicle systems.

• The latest innovations in integrated thermal management technologies, including dual-loop and multi-functional systems.

• Examine how integrated systems improve energy efficiency by simultaneously managing batteries, electronics, and cabin temperatures.

• Understand advancements in battery cooling and heating systems, such as liquid cooling, phase-change materials, and thermal interface materials.

• Discuss strategies for preventing thermal runaway and maintaining optimal battery performance in extreme conditions.

• Learn about cutting-edge technologies, such as high-performance cooling plates and advanced heat sinks.

• Analyze the challenges of maintaining passenger comfort while minimizing energy consumption in EVs.

• Explore innovations like heat pumps, energy-efficient HVAC systems, and thermal energy recovery solutions.

• Learn how digital twins and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling are used to optimize thermal management designs.

• Discuss how these tools enable predictive maintenance and performance enhancements.

• Examine how lightweighting and system integration contribute to energy efficiency and sustainability goals.

• Gain insights into integrating thermal management systems into overall vehicle architecture for improved energy efficiency.

• Explore the trade-offs between performance, cost, and design complexity in selecting thermal management solutions.

The Role Of Energy Storage Diversification

(e.g., solid-state batteries, hydrogen hybrid vehicles)

• Identify the primary types of energy storage technologies, including solid-state batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, and hybrid systems.

• Recognize the advantages, limitations, and use cases for each technology in the context of electric and hybrid vehicles.

• Explore how advancements in materials science and manufacturing are driving innovation in energy storage solutions.

• Analyze the impact of energy storage diversification on vehicle performance, safety, and affordability.

• Explore the Role of Solid-State Batteries in EV Design.

• Analyze Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicles as a Complementary Solution.

• Understand the Integration of Diversified Energy Storage Solutions.

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Optimizing EV Battery Design With Digital Twins: An Incremental Engineering Approach

Gaetan Damblanc, Senior Product Manager, E-mobility, Siemens Digital Industries Software

Battery cell design optimization is intricate, involving a multitude of design parameters such as cell geometry, electrode micro-structure, and materials properties.These parameters often have conflicting effects on key requirements. For example, increasing electrode thickness can enhance energy density but may come at the expense of fast-charge capability.This presentation demonstrates the effectiveness of an incremental engineering approach using digital twins in optimizing battery cell design against vehicle requirements.Focusing on battery cells’ electrochemical performance, It will demonstrate how a digital twin approach helps navigate the complexity of battery cell design optimization. 

• Trade-off potentially conflicting design parameters early on

• Predict the impact of li plating on fast-charge capability

• Utilize vehicle-level simulations to identify specific requirements at the cell level

• Employ a fast system simulation approach for the initial cell design phase

• Advance to a detailed 3D simulation approach to refine the battery cell design

Innovative Venting Solutions: Hot Particle Filters And Smart Sensors For Enhanced Battery Pack Safety

Michael Harenbrock, PhD, Principal Expert, Engineering Electric Mobility, MANN+HUMMEL GmbH

• Learn about venting mechanisms during thermal runaway events and the associated risks of hot particles and gases.

• Explore the role of venting units in maintaining structural integrity and safety.

• How hot particle filters reduce the propagation of fire and heat during venting events.

• Material selection and design considerations for effective filtering.

• Integrating sensors into venting units to enable real-time monitoring of pressure, temperature, and gas composition.

• Learn about the use of sensor data to trigger safety protocols and enhance system diagnostics.

• Understand how combining hot particle filters and sensor technology enhances overall battery safety.

• Discover strategies for optimizing the integration of these components into battery pack designs.

Battery Integration And Thermal Optimization

• Present new developments in battery pack architecture, such as cell-to-pack and cell-to-chassis designs.

• Discuss advanced thermal management solutions that reduce weight and improve energy efficiency.

• Include innovations in active cooling/heating systems and thermal runaway prevention

• Gain insights into integrating thermal management systems into overall vehicle architecture for improved energy efficiency.

• Explore the trade-offs between performance, cost, and design complexity in selecting thermal management solutions.

• Explore Advances in Integrated Thermal Management Systems

• Identify the latest innovations in integrated thermal management technologies, including dual-loop and multi-functional systems.

• Examine how integrated systems improve energy efficiency by simultaneously managing batteries, electronics, and cabin temperatures.

Cell-To-Pack Design: Redefining Thermal Strategies

• Learn how cell-to-pack designs influence energy density and thermal management considerations.

• Examine the trade-offs between thermal performance, material efficiency, and structural integration.

• Exploring the thermal management considerations in cell-to-pack architectures.

• Case studies highlighting the impact on energy density and system-level heat dissipation.

Driving Innovations In Battery Materials And Cell Concepts By Focusing On Lab-to-Pilot Scale-Up

Falko Schappacher, PhD, Managing Director, MEET Battery Research Center, University of Muenster

The process of driving innovations in battery materials and cell concepts through lab-to-pilot scale-up involves transitioning promising developments from the laboratory to larger-scale production for testing and optimisation.

This entails the exploration and development of novel materials, innovative cell architectures, and scalable production processes.

Next-Gen Connectors And Joining Solutions For EV Design: Innovations Driving Safety, Performance, And Efficiency

Dr.-Ing. Fatih Bülbül, Head of Business Development Europe, EJOT

• Modular assembly approaches, how modularity in connectors and fasteners supports scalability and reduces assembly complexity.

• Circular economy principles, exploring fastener designs that enable easy disassembly for recycling and second-life applications.

• Lightweighting strategies, examine the role of advanced materials in reducing the weight of connectors and fasteners without compromising performance.

• Recognize how advanced fastener technologies improve safety, reliability, and energy efficiency.

• Learn about insulated screws, integrated spring features, and other innovations that address dynamic and thermal loads.

• Gain insights into real-world applications of advanced connectors and fasteners in EV battery systems and high-voltage components.

Advancing Thermal Runaway Insights: Innovative Testing And Modelling For Safer Battery Systems

Jonna Hynynen, Research Scientist, RISE

• New approaches to thermal runaway testing, such as advanced triggering methods and testing under extreme environmental conditions.

• Technologies for real-time observation of thermal propagation during testing.

• How thermal runaway risks differ for emerging technologies like solid-state batteries.

• Introducing AI and machine learning applications for more accurate and efficient thermal propagation modeling.

• Explore methods to bridge cell-level data with system-level insights.

• Discuss modeling techniques for new materials to predict their behavior during thermal events.

• Examine how testing and modeling align with evolving safety regulations and standards.

• How insights from testing and modeling can inform battery design for thermal resilience.

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Bridge Cell-Level Data With System-Level Insights

• Define the principles of multi-scale modeling and its relevance in battery development.

• Differentiate between cell-level, module-level, and system-level modeling approaches.

• Discover techniques for coupling electrochemical and thermal models from cells to packs.

• Learn about advanced algorithms for integrating diverse data sets across scales.

• Understand how multi-scale modeling informs battery design, optimization, and lifecycle prediction.

• Explore applications in thermal runaway mitigation, energy density optimization, and safety analysis.

• Identify common challenges, including computational complexity, data integration, and model validation.

• Explore solutions like reduced-order modeling and AI-driven simplifications.

• Gain insights into how multi-scale modeling has been successfully applied in EV battery systems, stationary storage, and aerospace applications.

Harnessing Ceramic Tapes & Substrates: Advanced Thermal Management Solutions For EV Batteries

Wolffgang Hofer, Geschäftsbereichsleiter Thermal Management bei KERAFOL Keramische Folien GmbH & Co. KG.

Ceramic tapes and substrates, as high-performance technical ceramics, offer several key benefits for battery thermal management in electric vehicles (EVs) due to their unique properties.

• Recognize the critical properties of ceramic materials, such as thermal conductivity, electrical insulation, and high-temperature stability.

• Learn how these properties make ceramics uniquely suited for EV battery applications.

• Understand how ceramics are used in heat dissipation, thermal barriers, and inter-cell insulation.

• Examine their role in preventing thermal runaway and enhancing safety in high-performance EVs.

• Learn about advancements in flexible ceramic tapes, nano-ceramic coatings, and 3D-printed ceramic components.

• Enabling lighter, more efficient, and safer battery designs.

• Examples of successful integration of ceramic materials in EV battery systems, including performance improvements and cost implications.

• Lessons learned from using ceramics in challenging operational environments.

• The cost-benefit trade-offs of incorporating ceramics into battery systems.

Battery Cooling: Advancing Laser Welding For Lightweight, Sustainable Aluminum Cooling Plates

Adrian Serna, Business Development Specialist, AdvanTech International

• The evolution of laser welding techniques, high-speed and precision welding advancements.

• Highlight innovations in joint designs for improved cooling performance.

• The potential of laser welding with alternative materials like composites or hybrid metals for advanced cooling systems.

• Compare the performance and cost implications of different materials in battery cooling applications.

• Examine how laser welding aligns with circular economy principles through improved recyclability and material efficiency.

• Explore new metrics for quantifying the CO2 footprint reduction in laser-welded components.

• Showcase successful implementations of laser-welded cooling plates in EVs, eVTOLs, and stationary energy storage.

• The integration of laser welding with emerging battery technologies, such as solid-state batteries.

• Forecast how advancements in laser optics and energy delivery systems will reshape cooling solutions.

Thermal Innovations For EV Battery Safety: Breakthrough Solutions For Performance And Longevity

Dr.-Ing Matthias Wissling, VP R&D, Electrification & Engineered Components, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Behnam M. Gholamali, Development Engineer, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

• Integrating thermal barriers with swelling compensators, to address swelling and thermal propagation risks.

• Presentation of experimental data and numerical simulations demonstrating the efficacy of these solutions.

• Discussion of the interplay between thermal and mechanical stresses in battery systems

• Strategies for optimizing swelling compensators and thermal barriers to improve safety, performance, and lifespan.

• Exploration of design considerations for balancing thermal propagation prevention with efficient thermal transfer.

• Advanced strategies for managing thermal and pressure dynamics in battery packs to enhance safety and reliability.

• Insights into modular design for improved heat dissipation and uniform pressure distribution.

• Emerging technologies, such as phase-change materials and thermal interface innovations.

Harnessing AI And Machine Learning For Optimized Thermal Management System Design In Competitive Markets

Hamed Jamshidi, Technical Expert | Thermal Management, Volvo Cars

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are emerging as transformative tools for system design and optimization. This session explores how AI and ML can revolutionize thermal management, from enhancing system efficiency to automating design processes and analyzing complex data streams.

• Explore how AI and ML algorithms identify optimal configurations and dynamically adjust thermal systems for maximum efficiency.

• Discover how AI automates key stages of development, including software verification, real-time simulation, and predictive modeling.

• Understand how machine learning techniques analyze, cluster, and model data from testing and in-use systems to inform design refinements.

• Learn how to incorporate AI tools into workflows to improve workload distribution, accelerate decision-making, and reduce time-to-market.

• Discover how AI-enhanced thermal management solutions give companies a decisive advantage in performance, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.

Innovative Battery Systems—Achieving High Energy Density While Improving Fast-Charging Capabilities and Safety

Vaneet Kumar, Vice President, European R&D Center, SVOLT Energy Technology Europe GmbH

SVOLT’s next-generation cell-to-pack EV batteries deliver superior energy density, extended lifespan, and rapid charging capabilities while ensuring bestin-class safety. This is achieved by innovative system design and battery cells which are specifically designed for cell-to-pack architecture.

Advanced Thermal Management Strategies For Fast Charging, Extended Range, And Thermal Propagation Prevention

Bret Trimmer, Applications Engineering Manager, NeoGraf Solutions

• Analyzing the interplay between thermal management, safety, fast charging, and extended range.

• Learn about the role of flexible graphite, phase-change materials, and thermal barriers in optimizing battery performance.

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the four main strategies to prevent thermal propagation and their trade-offs.

• Explore innovative methods to reduce pack size and weight while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Revolutionizing Battery And Power Electronics Thermal Management: Advanced Liquid Cooling Systems For Superior Heat Dissipation And Silent Operation

• Explore the principles of liquid cooling and its advantages over traditional air-cooled systems.

• Recognize the critical importance of thermal management in enhancing EV battery and powertrain performance.

• Learn about the latest advancements in liquid cooling system architectures, including dual-loop and integrated designs.

• Examine compact and lightweight designs that enhance system efficiency without compromising vehicle performance.

• Explore cutting-edge materials for cooling plates, channels, and heat exchangers, such as advanced composites and high-conductivity alloys.

• Understand the role of low-viscosity, high-capacity coolants in optimizing heat transfer and minimizing pump power requirements.

• Learn strategies for reducing operational noise in liquid cooling systems to meet stringent NVH requirements.

• Explore the role of pump design, flow path optimization, and acoustic dampening in silent operation.

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Integrating E-Motors And Battery Thermal Management For Enhanced System Efficiency And Safety

Martin Hofstetter, Head of E-mobility, Graz University of Technology

The shift from component-level to system-level e-motor design has significant implications for battery thermal management in EVs. Effective integration of e-motors with the broader system—including batteries, inverters, and cooling solutions—can dramatically enhance thermal performance, energy efficiency, and overall safety. This session explores the challenges and best practices in designing e-motors that not only complement but also optimize battery thermal management systems.

• How the thermal performance of e-motors impacts the efficiency and safety of battery systems.

• Explore the interplay between e-motors, battery packs, and cooling systems.

• Discover strategies to reduce heat generation in e-motors and its effect on adjacent battery systems.

• Understand how to align motor cooling requirements with battery thermal management strategies.

• Identify challenges in integrating e-motors, inverters, and batteries into a unified thermal management system.

• Examine the role of advanced materials and liquid cooling systems in improving e-motor and battery thermal management.

• Discover how emerging tools like digital twins and AI-driven simulations are transforming e-motor and battery thermal integration.

Refrigerant Innovation In The Automotive Sector: Exploring Alternatives Amid PFAS Regulatory Uncertainty

As PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) regulations evolve, automotive manufacturers and suppliers face increasing pressure to identify sustainable and compliant refrigerant alternatives. This session explores the challenges posed by PFAS regulations, evaluates emerging refrigerant technologies, and presents actionable strategies for transitioning to environmentally friendly and efficient cooling solutions.

• Learn about current and anticipated PFAS regulations and their implications for the automotive sector.

• Explore the risks and opportunities posed by these changes in refrigerant use.

• Evaluate Alternative Refrigerant Technologies

• Discover promising non-PFAS refrigerants and their performance characteristics.

• Understand the trade-offs between environmental sustainability, thermal efficiency, and system compatibility.

• Analyze Technical Challenges of Transition

• Explore the design and engineering considerations for integrating alternative refrigerants into existing and new systems.

• Address challenges in retrofitting, safety, and material compatibility.

• Learn how automotive players are innovating and collaborating to comply with PFAS-free requirements.

• Gain insights into R&D efforts aimed at advancing refrigerant technologies.

Battery Health Monitoring: Leveraging Data Analytics, Modeling, And Anomaly Detection For Superior EV Performance

Nikolaus Keuth, PhD, Senior Group Product Manager, IODP XI Data Analytics Solutions, AVL List GmbH

• Discover how real-time and historical data analytics enhance battery diagnostics and decision-making.

• Understand the role of big data platforms in managing and analyzing battery health information.

• Learn how modeling techniques, such as physics-based and data-driven models, predict battery degradation and performance trends.

• Explore how simulation tools assist in forecasting remaining useful life (RUL).

Safety And Aging Dynamics Of Cylindrical Batteries: Insights Into Cathode Chemistry And Thermal Runaway Behavior

Sebastian Ohneseit, Group Batteries Calorimetry and Safety, Institute  for Applied Materials–Applied Materials Physics (IAM-AWP), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

• Explore how different cathode chemistries influence degradation patterns and capacity loss in cylindrical 21700 cells.

• Learn how Heat-Wait-Seek and ARC methods provide insights into thermal runaway behavior in aged batteries.

• Discover the relationship between battery aging, chemical stability, and the likelihood of thermal events.

• Safety trade-offs of different cathode materials and their implications for battery design.

• Improving battery safety and extending lifecycle through chemistry selection and aging management.

• A detailed understanding of how aging affects battery safety and thermal performance.

• Learn how ARC and Heat-Wait-Seek methods reveal critical safety thresholds in aged batteries.

• Compare the advantages and limitations of different cathode materials in terms of safety and longevity.

• Discover strategies to improve battery design by incorporating findings on aging and thermal behavior.

Evolving xEV Battery Packs: Simplification vs. Complexity And Their Impact On Cost And Safety

Kevin Konecky, Battery and Energy Storage Systems Consultant, Total Battery Consulting

As the electric vehicle (xEV) market evolves, manufacturers face a critical question: Will future battery pack designs become more complex to meet demands for performance and safety, or simplify to reduce costs and enable scalability? Explore the trade-offs between increasing complexity and system simplification in xEV battery packs, analyzing the implications for cost, safety, and performance. Attendees will gain insights into emerging design strategies, material innovations, and regulatory influences shaping the future of xEV battery systems.

• Understand the Trade-Offs Between Complexity and Simplification

• Explore the drivers behind trends toward complexity or simplification in xEV battery systems.

• Analyze Cost Implications of Design Choices

• Examine Safety in Complex vs. Simplified Designs

• Explore how simplified designs can address safety while maintaining reliability.

• Gain insights into new approaches, such as cell-to-pack integration, solid-state batteries, and advanced thermal management.

• Learn how evolving safety regulations and consumer demands are influencing battery pack design strategies.

• Predict how cost and safety considerations will drive the evolution of battery pack designs in the next decade.

High-Performance Thermal Conductive Adhesives For Faster Applications And Superior Thermal Performance

Jean-Marc Pinel, Director, Adhesives and Sealants, Automotive Coatings, PPG

• The Evolving Role of TCAs in Battery Thermal Management 

• How battery architecture influences the selection and performance of thermal interface materials (TIMs).

• Learn how TCAs optimize thermal pathways to improve battery safety and performance.

• Advancements in liquid-applied TCAs for faster and more efficient production processes.

• Analyze the impact of high compressibility and low-density materials on assembly and reliability.

• Gain insights into the thermal conductivity, mechanical stability, and longevity of modern TCAs.

• Achieving uniform application, handling varying process conditions, and ensuring material compatibility.

• Strategies to maintain consistent performance under demanding thermal and mechanical loads.

• Learn about innovations in lightweight TCAs, nano-enhanced materials, and automated application techniques for next-gen battery systems.

Next-Generation ATH-Based Materials For Superior Thermal Conductivity In EV/HEV Battery Modules

Mario Neuenhaus, Senior Sales Manager, Huber Advanced Materials

Advanced aluminum trihydrate (ATH)-based materials with optimized particle size distribution and surface modifications are breaking new ground in thermal management solutions. Explore the latest advancements in ATH-based materials, their enhanced thermal conductivity, processability, and flame-retardant capabilities.

• How ATH additives contribute to thermal conductivity and safety in EV/HEV battery modules.

• Key mechanisms by which ATH materials improve thermal conductivity and manage heat dissipation.

• Discover how particle size distribution and surface modifications improve the processability of highly loaded resins.

• Address manufacturing challenges associated with high-loading levels of thermally conductive additives.

• The latest advancements in ATH material engineering, enabling higher thermal conductivity and broader applications.

• Examine real-world applications of ATH-based gap fillers in advanced battery modules.

• A forward-looking perspective on emerging thermal management technologies and material innovations.

Thermal Management Materials For EV Battery Module & Packs: High Energy Density And Safety

Tomohiro Kawai, PhD, Senior Chief Scientist & Leader, Product Design, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.

Takata Nobuaki, Senior Manager, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.

Mitsubishi Chemical’s thermal management materials for EV battery module/packs are spotlighted for their integral role in enhancing high energy density and safety. Demonstrations of these materials’ effectiveness in fast-charging and thermal stability will be conducted through simulations and test
results. The key features presented include flame-retardant thermoplastic composite and inter-cell spacers. Strategies for mitigating thermal runaway will be explored.

Thermal Management: Addressing The Unique Challenges Of Solid-State Batteries

The transition to solid-state batteries introduces new opportunities and challenges in thermal management. Unlike traditional liquid electrolyte batteries, solid-state batteries exhibit distinct heat generation, dissipation, and safety characteristics that demand a rethinking of thermal management strategies. This session explores these unique challenges and provides actionable insights into designing efficient, safe, and scalable thermal systems for solid-state battery technologies.

• Analyze the differences in heat generation and thermal behavior between solid-state and liquid electrolyte batteries.

• Explore the role of solid electrolytes in thermal resistance and system performance.

• Learn how to adapt traditional cooling systems to address the localized heating challenges in solid-state batteries.

• Explore innovative materials and designs to improve heat dissipation in compact battery configurations.

• Understand the safety implications of thermal runaway and short-circuiting in solid-state batteries.

• Discover strategies for integrating advanced thermal barriers and protective layers.

• Examine how solid-state batteries impact overall thermal management architecture in EV systems.

• Learn about the interplay between battery thermal management systems (BTMS) and solid-state battery requirements.

• Gain insights into emerging technologies, including phase-change materials and AI-driven thermal optimization, for solid-state systems.

• Understand how evolving solid-state designs influence next-generation thermal management strategies.

Chair’s Closing Remarks

Bob Galyen, rt. CTO CATL, Chairman Emeritus of NaatBaTT

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