The automotive industry is changing. The load that must be carried today by internal combustion engines (ICEs) will, in the future, be handled by hybrid, electric, or even fuel cell driven vehicles.

Why cell balancing matters for EV performance. How cell conditions can be monitored. Different methods of cell balancing. The potential role of a battery-management system in addressing these ...

1. The Chevy Volt HEV contains a 192-cell Li-ion battery housed in a 5.5-foot-long T structure that weighs 183 kg. It’s manufactured by LG Chem and has a capacity of 18.4 kWh. (Courtesy of General ...

Large, high-voltage rechargeable battery systems are now common sources of power in applications ranging from electric vehicles to power grid load leveling systems. These large battery stacks are ...

SAE International Journal of Alternative Powertrains, Vol. 2, No. 2 (July 2013), pp. 379-388 (10 pages) ABSTRACT Cell balancing is a key function of battery management system (BMS) that is implemented ...