Shell has launched its Triple 10 Challenge concept car, which is “designed to inspire a new design philosophy for the next generation of battery electric vehicles (EVs)”.
The compact, mass-market EV aims to demonstrate next-generation electric vehicle capability, and as an alternative to the reliance on larger batteries by re-imagining the fundamentals of thermal management.
The vehicle meets three ambitious goals: a charge-time under 10 minutes, 10km/kWh economy, and a lifecycle 10 tonne CO2e footprint.
The Triple 10 Challenge demonstrates the potential of a simplified, single-circuit cooling architecture to efficiently manage the thermal load of the car’s entire powertrain, even under the most extreme fast-charging scenario in real-world conditions.
The Triple 10 Challenge vehicle is able to attain a charge on the existing charging network infrastructure using a standard 175kW charger, adding 24km/minute range, compared to typical BEVs at an average 13km/minute range on the same charger – equivalent to almost 90% more range added per minute of charge.
Cara Tredget, VP Mobility & Lubricants Technology for Shell, said:
“With the Triple 10 Challenge concept car, we have unlocked the potential for faster charging, lighter systems and improved lifecycle efficiency by using our advanced thermal fluids.
“Together with our co-engineering partners, we are proud to develop alternative options for sustainable EV development leveraging technologies that are available today and are scalable to support customers into the future”.
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