DESIGN AND COST STUDY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF LEAD--ACID BATTERIES SUITABLE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROPULSION

A design for an improved state-of-the-art (ISOA) battery is proposed in this report. It is believed that this ISOA design is the most efficient design achievable within the constraints of the ISOA battery development program. These constraints include realistic time and financial limitations, and compatibility with existing high-speed production equipment. The ISOA battery is in fact an improved, state-of-the-art lead--acid battery suitable for use in an electric vehicle. A durable, light-weight polypropylene container and cover complete with single-point watering and venting features are incorporated in the ISOA design. A number of materials and process parameters with profound affect on battery performance will be chosen only after extensive evaluation and cell testing. Development of an advanced lead--acid electric vehicle battery will involve the evaluation and application of effective forward concepts in the design of the battery. Many weight-saving designs will be incorporated. Significant improvements in active material efficiencies and integrity are required. The goals of 60 Wh/kg and 1000 life cycles are ambitious but achievable. The cycle life goal appears to be the most formidable. Investigations of charging equipment and parameters will be undertaken. The impact of manufacturing plants on the environment and natural resources is discussed. (ERA citation 03:003915)

• Corporate Authors:

  Globe-Union Incorporated

  5757 North Green Bay Avenue
  Milwaukee, WI  United States  53201

  Energy Research and Development Administration

  20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Weinlein, C E
• Publication Date: 1977

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 126 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Automobiles; Battery chargers; Costs; Design; Electric vehicles; Energy; Lead (Metal); Lead acid batteries; Manufacturing; Materials; Performance; Propulsion; Storage batteries; Testing; Vehicle power plants; Weight
• Uncontrolled Terms: Battery charging; Cost analysis; Propulsion systems
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Finance; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00174900
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: Final Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: W-31-109-ENG-38
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 26 1978 12:00AM