Today’s battery testers are capable of doing more than basic battery testing. The latest versions of battery pack test equipment are also used to conduct various tests on the battery to measure and analyze their performance parameters. Some of the common performance tests performed on batteries include:
The automotive industry has traditionally been an important end-user segment for battery manufacturers and test equipment vendors. Most automotive battery manufacturers have in-house battery testing units that are capable of monitoring the performance of the battery under load conditions. However, the evolution of electric vehicles (EV) has been a significant technology development for the battery manufacturing market, driving the demand for advanced battery pack test equipment. This advancement has created an opportunity for test equipment vendors to develop new and innovative test equipment that is capable of addressing common challenges faced by automotive end-users.
Globally, the emergence of electric vehicles has become a significant trend in the automotive industry. Electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are fueled by large batteries that supply electrical energy in the form of controlled voltage and current. Battery Pack Cycling is the process of testing these batteries under high load conditions by monitoring the voltage and current throughout the testing phase. Any uncontrolled release of electrical energy might result in fire or explosion of the vehicle. Developing a test solution for a battery set-up in complex EV and HEV designs is still a challenge for test equipment vendors. A particular challenge is defining a reliable battery cell simulator for EV BMS Testing. However, it is expected that the trend in the automotive industry toward greener and more efficient cars will provide significant demand for EV battery test systems in the near future.
Conclusion
The hybrid vehicles market has witnessed an increase in demand over the past few years. This market‘s growth rate has been steady since 2000. The global EV battery market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.4 percent from 2009 to 2016. This is expected to provide a host of growth opportunities for test equipment vendors. As Asia Pacific countries continue to join the race in the EV battery market, it will provide test equipment manufacturers in Europe and North America the opportunity to expand geographically.
- Battery load test
- Charging systems test
- Starter motor test
The automotive industry has traditionally been an important end-user segment for battery manufacturers and test equipment vendors. Most automotive battery manufacturers have in-house battery testing units that are capable of monitoring the performance of the battery under load conditions. However, the evolution of electric vehicles (EV) has been a significant technology development for the battery manufacturing market, driving the demand for advanced battery pack test equipment. This advancement has created an opportunity for test equipment vendors to develop new and innovative test equipment that is capable of addressing common challenges faced by automotive end-users.
Conclusion
The hybrid vehicles market has witnessed an increase in demand over the past few years. This market‘s growth rate has been steady since 2000. The global EV battery market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.4 percent from 2009 to 2016. This is expected to provide a host of growth opportunities for test equipment vendors. As Asia Pacific countries continue to join the race in the EV battery market, it will provide test equipment manufacturers in Europe and North America the opportunity to expand geographically.