CollaBAT Cluster

European cluster for the next generation and realisation of battery packs for BEV and PHEV

The iBattMan project is part of COLLABAT cluster (Collaborative Battery) which aims at virtually clustering independent R&D projects on electric battery system developments. Through the cluster, the main objective of COLLABAT is to achieve a higher level of impact beyond project level, contributing more strongly to the adoption of the next generation of electro mobility in Europe by 2030, in alignment with the targets and timeline defined in the ERTRAC electrification roadmap. 

The COLLABAT cluster’s project coordinators and dissemination managers trust that together, they will boost awareness regarding the research outcomes and promote technology transfer across relevant stakeholders, such as academia, vehicle OEMs and the entire Electric Vehicle’s battery supply chain. 

The cluster is comprised by six European projects, with more to join soon, stay tuned!

Cluster Objectives

Engage with a larger EV stakeholder community in EU and abroad to present joint ideas developed.

Become an independent platform for industry to discuss & propose common producers, standards and methods for testing and evaluation of EV battery packs.

Explore synergies between cluster projects for common dissemination in external events (workshops, conferences, etc.).

Collaborate in organising project events on specific topics related to battery packs for BEV and PHEV.

Maximise dissemination via combining efforts for joint publications in journals and magazines, as well as creating dedicated material at cluster level.

Cluster Projects

iBattMan

The iBattMan project aims to design an innovative, modular and scalable Battery Management System (BMS) with improved performance, connectivity, security and reliability to enhance battery performance and reduce total cost of ownership in EV applications and smart battery use for grid support and in second life applications. 

InnoBMS

Todays’ battery management systems (BMSs) are based on static algorithms and functions that receive fixed input parameters calibrated from predefined and generalized (driving) conditions. InnoBMS aims at creating a situationally aware BMS with a dynamic response will help to overcome the existing barriers and to use batteries and valuable resources more efficiently. 

ARISE

The electric vehicle market relies on lithium-ion batteries but faces safety risks related to flammability. Solid-state battery electric vehicle (SSBEV) technology presents a promising alternative, though its integration into existing systems is complex and necessitates component redesigns. The ARISE project aims to address these challenges by developing a Gen-4 (fourth-generation) solid-state lithium-ion battery system with high-performance characteristics based on a cell-to-chassis concept and expandable modules adaptable to next-generation SSBEVs.

S4MILE

S4MILE project aims to support the large-scale introduction of electric vehicles by simplifying the vehicle structure and integrating the next-generation solid-state cells into the vehicle structure based on a disruptive and innovative ‘virtual’ module-to-chassis concept (VM2C) based on large structural ALU casting and composite unibodies.

Previous Collaborations

Albatross

Development of an integrated approach based on smart batteries combined with lightweight designs. Using innovative cooling technologies, we will achieve pack temperature range 5-40°C. The project is addressing the needs of European Electric and Hybrid-Electric passenger vehicle market by overcoming driver concerns relating to battery range and anxiety, cost, long-term reliability and excessive charging times. 

2021-2025

HELIOS

Integration of innovative circular designs, materials and technologies in the field of Li-ion batteries to improve the charging capabilities, overall performance and cost-effectiveness of electric battery packs used in a variety of electric vehicles. The HELIOS project aims at assessing the effectiveness, circularity and sustainability of urban mobility models that are based on the use of EV fleets, such as car-sharing and e-busses fleet.

2021-2025

LIBERTY

LIBERTY’s overall target is upgrading EV battery performance, safety and lifetime from a lifecycle and sustainability point of view. The key objectives of LIBERTY are to achieve a range of at least 500 km on a fully charged battery pack, halved charging times, an ultimate safe battery system, a long battery lifetime of over 300,000 km for first life, the ability to reuse the battery pack for second life applications and sustainability over the battery pack’s entire life cycle. 

2021-2024

MARBEL

Developing an innovative and competitive lightweight battery with the objective to accelerate the mass market take-up of electric and hybrid vehicles. The MARBEL project  focuses on the need for fast charging and long-lasting batteries to boost end-user demands, while applying high modularity and easy assembly and developing novel testing methodologies.

2021-2025