Smart power li-ion battery systems for the safe and networked mobility society: The ICT potential

Abstract

HEV-EV batteries are characterized by high specific power, energy, efficiency and long life. These batteries will soon play a prominent role as innovative electrochemical storage systems in renewable energy plants and distributed power stations as well as in smart power systems for sustainable vehicles such as hybrid and electric vehicles. There is now a new dimension of improved safety, reduced costs, greater operational temperatures and materials availability while innovations based on ICT are set to be an important mainstream element in the near future. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2011.