Low-Cost Electric Vehicle Battery Architecture

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Program:
RANGE
Award:
$3,995,980
Location:
Wilton, Connecticut
Status:
ALUMNI
Project Term:
02/10/2014 - 12/01/2017

Technology Description:

Cadenza Innovation is developing an innovative system to join and package batteries using a wide range of battery chemistries. Today’s battery packs require heavy and bulky packaging that limits where they can be positioned within a vehicle. By contrast, Cadenza’s design enables flexible placement of battery packs to absorb and manage impact energy in the event of a collision. Cadenza’s battery will use a novel configuration that allows for double the energy density through the use of a multifunctional pack design.

Potential Impact:

If successful, Cadenza’s batteries would provide greater energy density compared to today’s lithium-ion batteries, while reducing the costs associated with materials and processing.

Security:

The mass adoption of EVs would diminish the demand for petroleum, dramatically reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil.

Environment:

Greater use of EVs would reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, 28% of which come from the transportation sector.

Economy:

Technological advancements from the RANGE program could enable EVs to travel significantly further on a single charge at a much lower cost than that of current EVs and conventional vehicles.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Grigorii Soloveichik
Project Contact:
Christina Lampe-Onnerud
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
clo@cadenzainnovation.com

Partners

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Chrysler Group LLC
Magna E-Car of America, Inc.

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Release Date:
02/15/2013