Battery Systems Design, Analysis & Integration
Battery research is critical to staying ahead in the ever-shifting mobility landscape. The push to lower battery costs while increasing the range and durability of electric vehicles (EVs) must be balanced with safety and reliability.
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) helps clients research, develop and test a variety of EV battery technologies for current production vehicles and future concepts. Our battery engineering services span design, prototyping, testing and integration. We offer world-class facilities with multidisciplinary expertise in electrical engineering, powertrain technologies, mechanical engineering and materials science.
Development & Integration of Modules, Packs & Vehicles
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Laser welding on battery components.
The next generation of EVs will pack more power capacity, requiring reliable cells, durable components and smarter thermal management. SwRI’s Energy Storage Technology Center (ESTC) helps clients carry out electrification programs from cell to vehicle. We help clients define requirements, select cells, model and simulate designs, fabricate and test prototypes, and integrate packs and modules into vehicles.
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Battery Systems Design |
Simulation & Analysis |
Systems Integration |
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Thermal management Structural materials High-voltage safety Vent gas solutions Fabrication process |
Mechanical abuse modeling Thermal abuse modeling Cell thermal characterization Vent gas & particle modeling Structural evaluation |
Vehicle integration & installation Pack/Module Packaging Military, on-highway and industrial vehicles |
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Battery Analysis for Mechanical Abuse
Learn how CAE models are helping analyze lithium-ion batteries, predicting internal short circuit, thermal runaway and fire propagation at cell, module and pack level.
Next Generation Battery Technology
As manufacturers pursue better performance from lithium-ion batteries, alternative chemistries – such as lithium-ion phosphate (LFP), lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) and sodium-ion – are also gaining momentum. SwRI helps clients prepare for next generation battery technology. Through the EVESE-II Consortium, SwRI is collaborating with manufacturers, end-users, suppliers and more to evaluate new applications, chemistries, and cells, modules and packs.
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Cell, Module & Pack Research
EVESE-II Consortium explores next-generation battery chemistries, fast-charging solutions, immersion cooling and data analytics.