Automotive batteries

CSI, through its Automotive BU, is active in the field of development, testing and homologation of automotive batteries, operating in compliance with the quality standard CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025.

Thanks to the technical expertise gained, teams of technicians and experts collaborate with leading European and non-European manufacturers of vehicles and components, providing experimental support throughout the development process until the final stage of homologation.

Tests are performed in accordance with the main European and extra-European regulatory standards such as:

  • UNECE R100 “Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to specific requirements for the electric power train”
  • UN 38.3 “UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods”
  • KMVSS Part 48. “Safety Test for Traction battery”
  • GB 31467.3 “Lithium-ion traction battery pack and system for electric vehicles―Part 3: Safety requirements and test methods”

Available services:

  • Full homologation according to ECE R100
  • Testing according to UN 38.3
  • Testing for self-certification according to UN 38.3 and KMVSS Part 48
  • Testing according to GB 31467.3

The laboratory also carries out tests on battery systems according to proprietary standards of several European OEMs:

  • Vibrational fatigue tests;
  • Thermal fatigue tests;
  • Charge/discharge cycles.

In addition, the laboratory performs:

  • Full 3D scanning activity of battery components;
  • Integrity and functionality verification on post-crash battery.

Provided with state-of-the-art equipment and instruments required to carry out the tests indicated for UNECE Regulations R100, UN 38.3, KMVSS Part 48 and GB 31467.3.I, the laboratory has in particular:

  • Power supplies used for charging: 85kW; 0 ÷ 600 V d.c. / 0 ÷ 300 A.
  • Climatic cells: -40 ÷ +100 °C
  • Vibrating benches: 16 kN with load support
  • Acceleration slide for shock tests up to 50g

Finally, a new laboratory, that will allow the execution of thermal-vibrational fatigue and charge/discharge tests on automotive batteries up to 600 kW peak (1200 V, 1000 A) weighing up to 700 kg, is in the start-up phase.

The range of services offered for the development of battery systems, together with complementary services in the field of electric and hybrid vehicles, and engineering, allow CSI to offer a complete service: from concept to full vehicle validation.

 

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