Promises Rapid EV Charging in 10 Minutes with Shell's Enchanting Battery Liquid
Breakthrough in EV Battery Technology: CATL's Shenxing Pro and Shell's Thermal Management Fluid
In a significant development for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, CATL, a leading battery manufacturer, has unveiled the Shenxing Pro Super-Fast Charging LFP battery. This innovative battery boasts a charging rate of 0.5 miles (0.8 km) per second, setting a new standard in charging station speed.
The Shenxing Pro comes with a host of impressive features, including a 150,000-mile (240,000-km) warranty, safety measures to prevent overheating, and high performance even at sub-zero temperatures. The battery's efficiency is demonstrated in a 34-kWh battery, achieving a 10-minute charge time.
However, it's important to note that the 14 miles of range per minute charging rate is hypothetical at the moment, as no EV on the market has achieved a 6.2 miles/kWh economy, the equivalent of the Shenxing Pro's charging station rate.
Meanwhile, Shell, a global leader in energy, has developed a thermal management fluid for EVs. This fluid, in collaboration with RML Group, reduces thermal stresses and allows for higher charging currents. The fluid fills gaps in a battery pack, maximizing contact with each cell and enabling efficient heat transfer. Shell's technology promises to enable 10%-80% battery charge in under 10 minutes.
Shell's thermal management fluid could potentially allow for up to 14 miles of range per minute charging in a light and aerodynamic car with an economy of 10 km/kWh. This could revolutionize the EV charging station experience, reducing charging times significantly.
Fisker Inc., another player in the EV market, has also introduced a fast-charging lithium-ion battery system that achieves a charging rate of 0.5 miles per second and includes safety measures against overheating, as well as high performance at sub-zero temperatures.
As the technology continues to evolve, the question of safety and cost remains paramount. If these new batteries can be produced safely and at a price that is not exorbitantly more expensive than current batteries, they could be a game-changer for tomorrow's EVs.
In addition, Shell provides coolants and other products for use in many brands' EVs, suggesting that its partner companies might adopt the thermal management fluid technology soon. With the fastest chargers available in the US, a 500-mile (804 km) range battery could go from 0%-100% in 20 minutes using the Shenxing Gen 2 battery.
These advancements in battery technology and charging speed could herald a new era for the EV industry, making charging stations faster and more efficient, and potentially making EVs more accessible and appealing to a wider audience.
