The Effect of Thermal Management on an LFP Battery’s Life with Different Battery Cooling Methods and Triggering Temperatures for Cooling Activation for a Three-Wheeler

For a three-wheeler, this research studies the aging effects on an LFP battery across a realistic three-wheeler commercial vehicle cycle simulated in GT-SUITE. The study evaluates how thermal management affects battery aging with different battery cooling methods and triggering temperatures for cooling activation. The three-wheeler analysis cycle includes a real-world drive cycle, followed by battery recharging, and then a rest period. This sequence repeats until the battery ages to 80% of its original capacity (end of life). Battery life is determined using various methods of battery cooling and the temperatures that trigger the activation of cooling mechanisms. Different heat transfer coefficients (HTCs) are derived or assumed based on the cooling method used.