The Power of Balance
Advanced Lithium Power, along with its strategic partners Quantum Fuel Systems Worldwide and
E-One Moli Energy (Canada), offers traction battery packs to automobile manufacturers that are
suitable for applications ranging from high power hybrid vehicle batteries to high energy batteries for plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. A number of innovative features combine to rank ALP products among the most advanced electric energy storage systems available today.
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Cell Technology
ALP’s Energy Storage Systems employ the best technology available: manganese–based Lithium Ion cells. The advantage of using lithium manganese cells lies in their higher discharge rate capability. A 2.9 Ah Lithium Ion cell can deliver over 100A current.
As a result, the high power requirements of electric and hybrid electric drives can be satisfied by smaller capacity packs.
Thermal Management
ALP packs feature an electronically controlled cooling system that maintains the temperature of the cells within the allowable limits and with uniform temperature distribution. Depending on the power train architecture, the cooling system can use forced air cooling, an integrated air conditioning system, or an external air conditioning system.
Control System
The battery pack includes a Battery Control Module (BCM) compatible with automotive industry standards. The BCM controls the Cell Protection System, provides pack-level control functions, and communicates with the vehicle control system to provide information about battery status and to execute the vehicle’s control commands.
Power Interface
The battery power interface functions to connect the battery to the vehicle DC bus as well as implementing safety features required for a high voltage/high power system. The high voltage electric drive system is isolated from the vehicle chassis. The system includes a ground fault interrupter that disconnects the battery if a current leakage to the vehicle chassis is detected.