The research, development, and management activities done in preparation for in-vehicle testing of engineering-scale lithium/metal sulfide batteries are described. These activities were carried out at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) from October 1977 to September 1978. Over the past year, lead--acid batteries were tested both in the laboratory and in a Renault automobile. The data obtained from these tests will be used to assess the performance of lithium/metal sulfide batteries. Testing of a 40 kWh lithium/metal sulfide battery in a vehicle is planned for early 1979. The equipment needed to evaluate the performance of this battery was designed and fabricated. Testing of this equipment is expected to begin at the end of 1978. In order to carry out the above in-vehicle test, the lithium/metal sulfide battery must have a thermally efficient case and a charger. Construction of such a case is in progress. A portable charger/equalizer that has the capability of charging up to six lithium/metal sulfide cells was fabricated. 12 figures, 8 tables. (ERA citation 04:044871)
Engineering Development of Lithium/Metal Sulfide Battery Technology for Vehicle Propulsion. Summary Report, October 1977--September 1978
1979
35 pages
Report
No indication
English
Batteries & Components , Road Transportation , Electric-powered vehicles , Lead-acid batteries , Lithium-sulfur batteries , Battery chargers , Containers , Cost , Experimental data , Isolated values , Mechanical tests , Off-peak energy storage , Performance testing , Research programs , Sulfides , ERDA/250901