Addressing Range Anxiety, the Achilles Heel for EV Adoption
With growing fuel costs and concerns about climate change caused by CO2 emissions, the popularity of electric vehicles is only set to grow. However, for EV adoption to truly gather pace, automotive OEMs must address the issue of range anxiety. What if I run out of charge in the middle of the road? What if […]
Evaluating drive cycle current for better battery pack design
oorja’s drive cycle current app predicts the current in each battery cell, allowing for accurate battery design and enabling accurate calculation of battery degradation and temperature rise While evaluating battery pack performance during the design phase, information on drive cycles for which the battery is being designed is critical. A drive cycle is basically a […]
How hybrid physics-based machine learning simulation is driving a paradigm shift in design
Solve complex engineering problems fast and accurately with oorja’s hybrid physics-based machine learning simulation Till a few decades back, designing a product from scratch meant extensive experimentation at the component level and prototyping. Experimentation was cost and time intensive, and prone to inaccuracies as measurement techniques were performed manually. The rise of CAE and […]
Predicting anisotropic thermophysical properties of batteries using oorja
Lithium-ion batteries today power the lives of millions of people each day. From laptops and cell phones to electric cars and scooters, this energy storage technology is growing in popularity due to its light weight, high energy density, and ability to recharge. In our recent blogs, we spoke about how crucial temperature is to battery […]
EV manufacturers, are you prepared for the new EV battery regulations that kick in from October 1, 2022?
In light of the recent EV fire incidents in different parts of the country, the Government of India has brought in a fresh set of recommended safety norms for both existing and new EVs. These norms will help prevent battery explosions, which are a biggest deterrent to consumer confidence. The new set of measures: Amendment […]
Solving the Thermal Runaway Conundrum in EV Batteries
According to a survey by CarTrade Tech on barriers to two wheeler EV adoption in India, 45% of respondents said newspaper articles on EVs catching fire was the biggest deterrent to them buying an EV. This isn’t surprising given that thermal runaway(TR) is currently the most critical safety challenge in the adoption of EVs, especially […]
How does temperature affect battery performance?
oorja’s hybrid-based simulations allow you to design and evaluate battery packs under various temperatures and operating scenarios Given that batteries are the most crucial and heaviest component of an electric vehicle, automotive engineers face numerous design challenges when it comes to the battery design, especially around aspects such as thermal and material safety and durability. […]
Predicting Battery Capacity Fade Quickly and Accurately
As battery-driven electric vehicles come into the mainstream, predicting battery longevity becomes critical for various reasons. The battery pack is typically the single most expensive component of an EV, currently ranging anywhere between 30% to 40% of the total cost. In order to instil customer confidence, it is imperative that manufacturers provide lengthy warranties for […]
What is HPPC testing and why is it important for battery modelling?
The Hybrid Pulse Power Characterization (HPPC) test was first proposed by the US DOE as a standardized test to determine the dynamic power capability over the cell’s useable charge and voltage range1. The primary objective of the test is to establish, as a function of the depth of discharge (DoD) the Vmin discharge power capability […]
How accurate are our results?
The proof of the pudding: How accurate are our results? When we created the back-end code for the thermal management app, we worked to solve for multiple mathematical and physical models. It was a complex process since it involved operations at both the cell and module levels. While we had faith in our approach, the […]