Stellantis and Saft have revealed an energy storage battery prototype which integrates inverter and charger functions.
A demonstrator has been operating since summer 2022 and numerous patents are held.
Stellantis said this was a significant departure from current electrical energy conversion systems, paving the way for more efficient and cost-effective BEVs and energy storage systems.
With electronic conversion boards mounted as close as possible to the lithium-ion battery cells and using a sophisticated control system, the IBIS battery can produce alternating current directly for electric motors.
This boosts the range of BEVs, increases reliability, reduces costs, and frees up space within the vehicle.
The IBIS project is now building a fully functional prototype vehicle which will undergo testing on development benches, test tracks, and roads.
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By GlobalDataThe technology should appear on vehicles by the end of this decade.
The project also extends to stationary energy storage and renewable energy integration.
Saft will offer installations with improved battery availability, optimised energy use and smaller size.
The IBIS battery architecture simplifies maintenance and upgrades.
Benefits include reduced vehicle weight, lower EV powertrain and manufacturing costs, and new features.
