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What is an automotive lithium-ion battery pack?

An automotive lithium-ion battery pack is a device comprising electrochemical cells interconnected in series or parallel that provide energy to the electric vehicle. The battery pack embraces different systems of interrelated subsystems necessary to meet technical and life requirements according to the applications (Warner, 2015).

Can a lithium-ion battery pack be vibration tested?

However, previous research acknowledges that different vibration tests proposed in standards and regulations for lithium-ion battery packs vary substantially in the levels of energy and frequency range (Kjell and Lang, 2014) so there is still a big challenge to emulate a test that represents the real working condition of electric vehicles.

Do vibration and temperature influence performance in lithium-ion batteries?

However, there has been limited research that combines both, vibration and temperature, to assess the overall performance. The presented review aims to summarise all the past published research which describes the parameters that influence performance in lithium-ion batteries.

Are lithium-ion batteries paving the way in automotive powertrain applications?

The adoption of electrification in vehicles is considered the most prominent solution. Most recently, lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries are paving the way in automotive powertrain applications due to their high energy storage density and recharge ability (Zhu et al., 2015).

What is a lithium ion battery?

Unlike traditional alkaline or lead-acid batteries, Lithium-ion batteries offer greater energy density, extended longevity, and quicker charging capabilities, making them the preferred choice for today's high-performance devices.

What are lithium ion batteries used for?

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been used in different applications including cell phones, laptops, electric vehicles and stationary energy storage wells due to their high energy density, range and charge-discharge ability. Even though, energy and power capabilities of LIBs decrease sharply at low operation temperatures (Jaguemont et al., 2016).