Circular Batteries: Boosting Energy Density for Electric Vehicles

Name: Circular Batteries: Boosting Energy Density for Electric Vehicles
Uploaded: 2023-08-29 14:24:56
Description: Circular batteries have higher energy density than pouch batteries, and battery manufacturers are exploring ways to increase energy density and overcome limitations in order to improve battery technology for electric vehicles.

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "최강 원형 배터리 기업?" by 엔지니어TV

TLDR Circular batteries have higher energy density than pouch batteries, and battery manufacturers are exploring ways to increase energy density and overcome limitations in order to improve battery technology for electric vehicles.

Key insights

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Circular batteries have a higher energy density compared to pouch batteries, making them more efficient and powerful.
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️ The use of circular cells extends beyond electric vehicles to power tools and cordless vacuum cleaners, highlighting the diverse applications and characteristics of these batteries.
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Morissel Morisel is the only manufacturer in North America and Canada that mass-produces lithium-ion batteries, highlighting their unique position in the market.
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The possibility of increasing the silicon content of cathode materials suggests a potential solution for LG to overcome the challenge of reaching a bulk density of 800.
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The design of battery cells is crucial in meeting the requirements of the Battery Management System (BMS) and the overall design of electric vehicles.
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️ Silicon is a key component in battery materials, with Samsung requiring at least 1% silicon in their 5000a cell.
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The use of ncm811 or higher cathode materials, along with some silicon, is necessary to increase the capacity to 58, indicating advancements in battery technology.
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The energy density of 4680 cells is expected to exceed 300, potentially revolutionizing the battery industry.

Timestamped Summary

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Circular batteries have higher energy density than pouch batteries, and LG and SK Innovation are at a similar level in terms of battery technology.
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The largest capacity battery is Samsung 120, but for electric vehicles, energy becomes important and LG and Samsung have the highest energy density.
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Varta and Morissel Morisel are battery manufacturers with characteristics that make it difficult to apply their cells to electric vehicles, but Morissel Morisel has a case of cooperation with Ford for EVs and is the only manufacturer in North America and Canada that mass-produces lithium-ion batteries.
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LG has increased the size and weight of their battery to achieve a capacity of 5800ml, and they may be able to overcome the limit of 800 by increasing the silicon content of the cathode materials.
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The voltage change and duration of maintenance are crucial in battery cell design for electric vehicles, as they directly impact power output and productivity.
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The energy density of a battery is often measured, but the specific cathode and anode materials used are usually unknown, although silicon is a key component in Samsung's 5000a cell.
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1% silicon content in batteries can increase capacity to 58 and achieve an energy density close to 300, potentially lasting for 22 years, but it is uncertain if it has been applied to cars.
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E-cigarette research institutes are comparing different types of cells, hoping to overcome the limitations of 2170 cells and achieve higher energy density with 4680 cells, which are expected to be available in the second half of 2023.