Battery Management Systems for Electric Vehicles
Fundamentals, Design Strategies, and Future Trends
- 1st Edition - March 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editors: Sanjeev Gautam, Sanjeev Manhas
- Language: English
Battery Management Systems for Electric Vehicles: Fundamentals, Design Strategies, and Future Trends provides a comprehensive examination of modern electric vehicle techno… Read more
Description
Description
Battery Management Systems for Electric Vehicles: Fundamentals, Design Strategies, and Future Trends provides a comprehensive examination of modern electric vehicle technologies, highlighting the critical role of Battery Management Systems (BMS) in ensuring battery performance, safety, reliability, and operational efficiency. Intended for engineers, researchers, and advanced students, this book covers fundamental battery technologies, BMS architectures, system design considerations, and advanced modelling and control techniques. It explores key battery chemistries, thermal management strategies, state estimation, intelligent control, and fault diagnosis, emphasizing the multidisciplinary nature of electric vehicle development. Practical case studies illustrate industrial applications, engineering challenges, and emerging solutions. The book also examines future technological developments, including artificial intelligence-assisted battery monitoring, advanced materials, solid-state batteries, digital twins, and next-generation battery management technologies, offering insights into the evolving landscape of electric mobility
Key features
Key features
- Comprehensive coverage: Bridges fundamental battery chemistry and electrochemical principles with advanced Battery Management Systems (BMS), providing an integrated understanding of theoretical concepts and practical design strategies
- Practical engineering insights: Incorporates real-world case studies and industrial examples to illustrate common engineering challenges, design considerations, and innovative solutions relevant to commercial and research-based EV applications
- Multidisciplinary perspective: Integrates materials science, electrical engineering, electronics, and automotive technologies to demonstrate how interdisciplinary approaches improve battery performance, reliability, and system-level safety
- Emerging technologies and future trends: Explores next-generation battery technologies, including solid-state batteries, AI-assisted diagnostics, advanced sensing, and intelligent battery management, preparing readers for emerging technological developments and evolving regulatory requirements
Readership
Readership
Researchers, academics, and advanced students in the fields of materials science, electrical engineering, and sustainable transportation; as well as industry professionals and engineering teams involved in designing, implementing, or optimizing battery management systems within electric vehicle platforms
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Introduction to Electric Vehicles
1.1 Historical Evolution of EVs
1.2 Market Trends and Global Adoption
1.3 Key EV Subsystems (Motor, Inverter, Battery Pack)
1.4 Role of Battery Management Systems in EV Ecosystems
1.5 Environmental and Regulatory Drivers
1.6 Chapter Summary and Preview
2. Fundamentals of Battery Technologies
2.1 Basic Electrochemical Principles
2.2 Lithium-Ion Battery Chemistry
2.3 Alternative Chemistries (NiMH, Lead-Acid, Emerging Solid-State)
2.4 Performance Metrics: Energy Density, Power Density, Cycle Life
2.5 Battery Degradation Mechanisms and Failure Modes
2.6 Chapter Summary
3. Battery Management Systems — Concepts and Architectures
3.1 Core BMS Functions (Monitoring, Protection, Balancing)
3.2 BMS Hardware Components (Sensors, Microcontrollers, Power Electronics)
3.3 Communication Protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and EV Integration
3.4 Centralized vs. Distributed BMS Architectures
3.5 Standards and Compliance (ISO, SAE, IEC)
3.6 Chapter Summary
4.
4.1 State-of-Charge (SoC) Estimation Techniques
4.2 State-of-Health (SoH) and State-of-Function (SoF) Methods
4.3 Estimation Algorithms: Kalman Filters, Extended Kalman Filters, Neural Networks
4.4 Adaptive Control Strategies and Model Predictive Control
4.5 Sensor Fusion and Data Analytics
4.6 Chapter Summary
5. Thermal Management and Safety
5.1 Sources of Heat Generation in Battery Cells
5.2 Thermal Modeling and Simulation
5.3 Active and Passive Cooling Strategies
5.4 Thermal Runaway Mechanisms and Prevention
5.5 Fault Diagnosis and Safety Protocols
5.6 Chapter Summary
6. Power Electronics in BMS
6.1 DC-DC Converters for Charging and Discharging
6.2 Bidirectional Inverters and Regenerative Braking
6.3 Battery Chargers: On-Board vs. Off-Board
6.4 Interaction with Vehicle Power Distribution Units
6.5 Emerging Trends in Power Electronics (Wide-Bandgap Devices, SiC/GaN)
6.6 Chapter Summary
7. Design and Implementation Case Studies
7.1 Industrial BMS Designs (Passenger Cars, Buses, Logistics Fleets)
7.2 Retrofitting ICE Vehicles into EVs
7.3 Battery Swapping and Wireless Charging Projects
7.4 Fleet Management and Telemetry
7.5 Lessons Learned: Best Practices and Pitfalls
7.6 Chapter Summary
8. Advanced Topics and Future Directions
8.1 AI and Machine Learning in BMS
8.2 Solid-State and Next-Generation Batteries
8.3 Emerging Standards, Regulations, and Testing Protocols
8.4 Cybersecurity and Over-the-Air Updates for BMS
8.5 Future Challenges and Research Directions
8.6 Chapter Summary
9.
9.1 Recap of Key Technical Insights
9.2 Sustainability Perspectives and Broader Impact
9.3 Opportunities for Multidisciplinary Collaboration
9.4 Resources for Continued Learning
9.5 Closing Thoughts
1.1 Historical Evolution of EVs
1.2 Market Trends and Global Adoption
1.3 Key EV Subsystems (Motor, Inverter, Battery Pack)
1.4 Role of Battery Management Systems in EV Ecosystems
1.5 Environmental and Regulatory Drivers
1.6 Chapter Summary and Preview
2. Fundamentals of Battery Technologies
2.1 Basic Electrochemical Principles
2.2 Lithium-Ion Battery Chemistry
2.3 Alternative Chemistries (NiMH, Lead-Acid, Emerging Solid-State)
2.4 Performance Metrics: Energy Density, Power Density, Cycle Life
2.5 Battery Degradation Mechanisms and Failure Modes
2.6 Chapter Summary
3. Battery Management Systems — Concepts and Architectures
3.1 Core BMS Functions (Monitoring, Protection, Balancing)
3.2 BMS Hardware Components (Sensors, Microcontrollers, Power Electronics)
3.3 Communication Protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and EV Integration
3.4 Centralized vs. Distributed BMS Architectures
3.5 Standards and Compliance (ISO, SAE, IEC)
3.6 Chapter Summary
4.
4.1 State-of-Charge (SoC) Estimation Techniques
4.2 State-of-Health (SoH) and State-of-Function (SoF) Methods
4.3 Estimation Algorithms: Kalman Filters, Extended Kalman Filters, Neural Networks
4.4 Adaptive Control Strategies and Model Predictive Control
4.5 Sensor Fusion and Data Analytics
4.6 Chapter Summary
5. Thermal Management and Safety
5.1 Sources of Heat Generation in Battery Cells
5.2 Thermal Modeling and Simulation
5.3 Active and Passive Cooling Strategies
5.4 Thermal Runaway Mechanisms and Prevention
5.5 Fault Diagnosis and Safety Protocols
5.6 Chapter Summary
6. Power Electronics in BMS
6.1 DC-DC Converters for Charging and Discharging
6.2 Bidirectional Inverters and Regenerative Braking
6.3 Battery Chargers: On-Board vs. Off-Board
6.4 Interaction with Vehicle Power Distribution Units
6.5 Emerging Trends in Power Electronics (Wide-Bandgap Devices, SiC/GaN)
6.6 Chapter Summary
7. Design and Implementation Case Studies
7.1 Industrial BMS Designs (Passenger Cars, Buses, Logistics Fleets)
7.2 Retrofitting ICE Vehicles into EVs
7.3 Battery Swapping and Wireless Charging Projects
7.4 Fleet Management and Telemetry
7.5 Lessons Learned: Best Practices and Pitfalls
7.6 Chapter Summary
8. Advanced Topics and Future Directions
8.1 AI and Machine Learning in BMS
8.2 Solid-State and Next-Generation Batteries
8.3 Emerging Standards, Regulations, and Testing Protocols
8.4 Cybersecurity and Over-the-Air Updates for BMS
8.5 Future Challenges and Research Directions
8.6 Chapter Summary
9.
9.1 Recap of Key Technical Insights
9.2 Sustainability Perspectives and Broader Impact
9.3 Opportunities for Multidisciplinary Collaboration
9.4 Resources for Continued Learning
9.5 Closing Thoughts
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: March 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
Sanjeev Gautam
Editor
Dr Sanjeev Gautam leads Advanced Functional Materials Lab., at Panjab University, India. He has 25+ years of experience with over 250+ international publications (h-index=45). He completed his PhD (2007) in condensed matter physics at the Centre of Advanced Study in Physics, Panjab University. He worked as a grid-computing administrator for the CMS (LHC) project, and then worked at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea (2007–2014). As faculty, joined Panjab University (2014), he has received international and national awards/grants in the field of quantum/spintronic, nanotechnology, sustainable energy, catalysts, and environmental safety
Affiliations and expertise
Panjab University, IndiaSanjeev Manhas
Editor
Professor Sanjeev Manhas is a Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India. He received his Ph.D. from De Montfort University, UK, and his M.Tech. degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India. His research interests include 3D NAND flash memory, ferroelectric field-effect transistors (FeFETs), nanoscale DRAM, neuromorphic computing, advanced semiconductor devices, MEMS-based energy harvesting, and CMOS reliability. He has held several academic and administrative responsibilities, including serving as Faculty-in-Charge of the Technology Innovation and Development of Entrepreneurship Support (TIDES) Business Incubator at IIT Roorkee. He has led research projects supported by DST, MeitY, DRDO, and Applied Materials. He also holds patents in semiconductor devices and nanotechnology and contributes to the research community as an IEEE Senior Member and academic reviewer
Affiliations and expertise
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India