As industries push for lighter and more energy-efficient solutions, lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries are gaining increasing attention. Their appeal is clear: they offer the potential for much higher energy per weight than conventional lithium-ion batteries while using sulfur, an abundant and low-cost material. But while the promise is real, so are the challenges. Unlike lithium-ion batteries, […]
Fast Charging Pushes Li-ion Batteries Toward a Hidden Risk Fast charging has become a defining requirement for modern electric vehicles and battery-powered systems. Users expect shorter charging times, consistent performance, and reliable operation under all conditions. For simulation, battery control, and engineering teams, this shift raises a shared challenge: predicting and managing internal battery risk […]
Why Building a Digital Twin Model Still Takes Too Long Our three-part series on physics-based digital twins followed a solar-charged, battery-powered Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring device. We covered the availability and battery-health questions that matter for operating it, how GT-SUITE and GT-AutoLion capture its physics and aging behavior, and how the model runs in […]
Most hybrid powertrain programmes commit to an architecture too early. A configuration that looks promising on paper can fall apart once you account for towing loads, payload constraints, and real-world drive cycles simultaneously. By that point, hardware has been ordered and timelines are fixed. FEV North America took a different approach. Working with a 4WD […]
The Challenge with E-Motor Thermal Simulation Thermal simulation of electric motors sits at the intersection of two competing demands: the need for spatial accuracy at the component level, and the speed required for system-level scenario exploration. High‑fidelity 3D Finite Element (FE) thermal models of electric machines are essential for predicting hotspot temperatures, validating cooling strategies, […]
The maritime industry is navigating one of the most significant transitions in its history. As global trade continues to grow, vessel operators face increasing pressure to reduce fuel consumption, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and comply with evolving environmental regulations. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has established ambitious decarbonization targets, pushing ship owners and operators to […]
Today’s data center industry is facing a massive power crunch. Driven by the explosive growth of AI workloads and a strained electrical grid, the industry is desperate for solutions that can provide firm power solutions and resilience. Second-life (2nd life) batteries, repurposed modules from retired EVs, are a tempting solution to fill this gap at […]
The aviation industry is entering a period of rapid transformation as manufacturers explore new propulsion technologies to meet increasingly ambitious emissions targets. While improvements in conventional engines and sustainable aviation fuels remain important pathways, hydrogen-powered propulsion is emerging as a potential long-term solution for cleaner flights. Among the hydrogen pathways being explored, fuel cell–based propulsion […]
Battery Management Systems (BMSs) play a critical role in ensuring lithium-ion battery packs operate safely, efficiently, and reliably across all operating conditions. As battery systems become more complex and application demands continue to increase, validating BMS algorithms has become significantly more challenging. Building on the previous blog’s overview of BMS architecture for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), […]
Part 1 introduced the operational challenges associated with battery-powered IoT monitoring devices. Part 2 described how GT‑SUITE and GT‑AutoLion models capture the system physics and battery aging mechanisms. This final part explains how these models integrate into an IoT and cloud architecture, allowing each digital twin to operate as an automated, scalable component of the […]
