Part 1 of this article explained the challenges associated with implementation of large Li-Ion battery packs for automotive applications and highlighted the advantages of active balancing vs. passive ...

Subaru. has developed a cell balancing method for electric vehicles with lithium-ion batteries. The method adjusts the state of charge of each cell based on predicted standing time and capacity ...

Traditionally, power converter design for energy storage systems (BESS) normally focuses on conversion efficiency and total ...

Large, high-voltage rechargeable battery systems are now common sources of power in applications ranging from electric vehicles to power grid load leveling systems. These large battery stacks are ...

SAE International Journal of Alternative Powertrains, Vol. 2, No. 2 (July 2013), pp. 379-388 (10 pages) ABSTRACT Cell balancing is a key function of battery management system (BMS) that is implemented ...