EV battery concept offers longer life, fast charging, slashes 96% wiring with EU project
Ultra-fast charging is achieved through a uniform cooling system and optimized charging algorithms.
A European Union-funded project, MARBEL, has unveiled a new electric vehicle (EV) battery concept, which is aimed at significantly extending battery lifespan through innovative second-life applications.
Coordinated by the Eurecat Technology Center, MARBEL’s focus on modular and eco-design principles could benefit the automotive industry by minimizing environmental impact and fostering a circular economy.
“The focus on circularity creates a pathway to more sustainable electric vehicle technology,” said Eduard Piqueras, MARBEL Project Coordinator at Eurecat.
“By optimizing battery performance, we address the main hurdles that hinder electric vehicles’ acceptance and adoption, such as limited range and lengthy charging times, enabling longer trips.”
Eco-design and advanced recovery strategies
The project’s prototypes prioritize ease of assembly and disassembly, with the goal of facilitating efficient repairs, reuse, and recyclability.
“The developed battery packs incorporate up to 60 percent of post-consumer recycled aluminium—equating to a savings of up to 777 kg of CO₂ emissions per pack,” noted the researchers in a press release.