Shell Lubricants (“Shell”), has launched the ‘Triple 10 Challenge’ that it believes will drive the performance of next generation battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
The ‘Triple 10 Challenge’ is outlined in a new white paper, published today, that sets out how breakthroughs in battery and powertrain thermal cooling could unlock a new generation of BEVs that are lighter, more efficient, and have faster-charging times.
The concept centres around three ambitious goals within a single BEV:
○ Charge time under 10 minutes
○ Economy in excess of 10 km/kWHr
○ A lifetime footprint below 10 tonnes of CO2 equivalent
The white paper reveals how Shell EV-Plus Thermal Fluid with PurePlus Technology allows for a fast-charging battery that weighs just 210kg in contrast to the 680kg common in today’s BEVs. This innovation presents a viable alternative to the trend of manufacturing bigger and heavier cars in recent years despite significant progress on charging time, economy and lifetime CO2e.
“For decades, Shell has challenged engineering conventions, partnering with vehicle manufacturers to design and develop solutions that achieve impressive levels of economy and gain top marks for everyday practicality,” said Jason Wong, Global Executive Vice President, Shell Lubricants.
“Our Triple 10 Challenge, founded on new advances unlocked by Shell’s thermal fluid technology, promises to extend that legacy into the next generation of battery electric vehicles, boosting consumer choice and unlocking a step change in design and performance.”
The ‘Triple 10 Challenge’ addresses consumers’ most common concerns around range and charging anxiety, as well as the cost competitiveness and safety of EVs through the use of an immersion cooled battery, more advanced thermal management and innovative use of materials.
“To help meet the demand for a new generation of more sustainable vehicles, the Triple 10 Challenge is a worthy goal that is achievable through our proof-of-concept battery design, leveraging the latest Shell Thermal Fluid technology. Our Thermal Fluid can be widely deployed for modern electric vehicles, as evidenced in the latest Starship Hybrid 3.0 (Concept heavy-duty truck cooperation with FAW Jiefang) fitted with an immersion-cooled hybrid battery. We are confident that this technology can drive mass-market electric mobility future in a more energy-efficient and sustainable way,” added Cara Tredget, Global Mobility & Lubricants Vice President, Shell Technology.
The full white paper ‘The “Triple 10 Challenge”: A new benchmark for next-generation BEVs’, is available for download here.
For more information, please visit www.shell.com/ev-plus
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