Investigation of Air-Cooling Effectiveness on a Thermal Behaviour of a Cylindrical Shaped Lithium-Ion Battery Used for Two-Wheeler Electric Vehicles

Internal combustion engines that use conventional fuels are significant contributors to carbon emissions, which result in environmental degradation. Electric Vehicles (EVs) are a more efficient and cost-effective solution to this issue, especially if the battery charging is done using renewable energy conversion-based routes instead of conventional-based routes. The use of renewable energy to power EVs can reduce carbon emissions and air pollution. EVs use lithium-ion batteries for energy storage, but these batteries face many challenges. The low efficiency at extreme temperatures is one of the significant challenges that limit the performance and range of EVs. Additionally, the decreased electrode life at high temperatures and safety concerns related to thermal runaway are other challenges. These challenges directly affect the vehicle’s performance, reliability, cost, and safety. The batteries can be fatally destroyed due to overheating caused by electrons’ movements during the charging and discharging process in elevated temperatures. Therefore, an effective battery thermal management system (BTMS) is critical to the success of electric vehicles in the long term.