Result description
As the demand for EVs continues to grow, the need for efficient and adaptable battery technology becomes increasingly important. Helios H2020 project develops high performance hybrid modular battery packs, to address the diverse requirements of various electric vehicles and driver needs on a single platform. The Helios battery pack prototypes represent a significant advancement in battery technology, a unique combination of performance, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness combining high-energy cells for more range in one type and high-power cells for faster charging in the other type of modules. By utilizing same size & shape modules, these battery packs provide a versatile solution that can be seamlessly integrated into different EV models, accommodating varying power and energy demands. The modular concept allows reconfiguring for 2nd life e.g. in stationary applications. Eco-design principles in the modular design result in better LCA and higher recycling rates
Helios H2020 project develops high performance hybrid modular battery packs, to address the diverse requirements of various electric vehicles and driver needs on a single platform. The Helios battery pack prototypes represent a significant advancement in battery technology, a unique combination of performance, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness combining high-energy cells for more range in one type and high-power cells for faster charging in the other type of modules. By utilizing same size & shape modules, these battery packs provide a versatile solution that can be seamlessly integrated into different EV models, accommodating varying power and energy demands. The modular concept allows reconfiguring for 2nd life e.g. in stationary applications. Eco-design principles in the modular design result in better LCA and higher recycling rates.
- Venture Capital
- Other type of Investment
To take our Helios innovative hybrid modular EV battery pack to the final TLR level and later commercialization we need to partner with potential investors a/o EV OEMs or battery pack manufacturers. The conversion from prototype shown in the Helios project and integration into a 1st small series of EV is crucial to ultimately demonstrate all benefits and the economic and technical feasibility of this innovation to support green urban transport. The next step towards commercialisation is to scale up from prototype to a zero-series production (10 units in 2025). We are in preliminary discussions with an OEM regarding the possibility of testing these units in traffic, but support for BOM, series design, and assembly is still needed.
- Private Investors
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
At present, we are manufacturing the prototypes and will integrate & test our Helios battery packs in 2 demos: a small city EV car and a fullsize E-Bus. The next step towards commercialisation is to scale up from prototype to a zero-series production (10 units in 2025). We are in preliminary discussions with an OEM regarding the possibility of testing these units in traffic, but support for BOM, series design, and assembly is still needed.
The modular approach allows to configurate different number of High Energy modules with number of High Power modules, to customize the final entire EV battery pack according to the specific needs, e.g. faster charging or more power under certain driving cycles, or more range before recharging. The wireless BMS offers easier scalability to be adapted for small battery pack to larger packs, using the same technology platform.
The HELIOS project investigates optimal eco-designs and advanced processes to demonstrate innovative, lighter and eco-friendly EV battery packs as effective models for urban electromobility, and in addition facilitates the reuse in 2nd– life energy storage applications and easier recycling at its EoL, contributing to a circular and sustainable supply chain in the EU. Same size battery modules inside the pack, one with High Energy the others with High Power cells, configurable & scalable, with a wireless BMS, makes maintenance in 1st life easier, also clever control strategies monitored in the cloud aim to enlarge SoH by using these two battery chemistry modules wisely until 20years / 300,000km in the EV. Then, for repurpose in 2nd life, the modular concept is easier to reconfigure for storage applications, as e.g. we avoid harness replacement in repurposing. Finally, eco-design principles in material selection, pack design and assembly technologies will contribute to better LCA and recycling rates, to contribute to goals of EU Critical Raw Material Act and the new EU Battery Directive (soon Regulation).
Result submitted to Horizon Results Platform by AALTO KORKEAKOULUSAATIO SR as a result of the HELIOS project
