Shell, FAW test immersion-cooled batteries to improve truck performance

Shell and FAW Trucks have developed and tested a battery pack that uses an immersion-cooling system to better manage battery heat, improve vehicle performance and durability, Shell announced. The battery pack uses an electrically insulating fluid that surrounds the battery cells, allowing heat to be transferred away from the cells more effectively during operation. Managing battery temperature is particularly important for commercial vehicles, which can place significant demands on their batteries during acceleration, heavy loads and charging. By keeping the cells at more consistent temperatures, the companies said the technology can improve the truck’s energy efficiency and performance while potentially extending battery life. Shell and FAW Trucks developed the system as part of their ongoing work regarding hybrid and electrified commercial vehicle technology.