Description / Abstract:
This SAE Information Report describes common practices for
design of battery systems for vehicles that utilize a rechargeable
battery to provide or recover all or some traction energy for an
electric drive system. It includes product description, physical
requirements, electrical requirements, environmental requirements,
safety requirements, storage and shipment characteristics, and
labeling requirements. It also covers termination, retention,
venting system, thermal management, and other features. This
document does describe guidelines in proper packaging of the
battery to meet the crash performance criteria detailed in SAE
J1766. Also described are the normal and abnormal conditions that
may be encountered in operation of a battery pack system
Purpose
This document provides the guidelines for designing a battery
system to package into manufacturer's electric drive vehicles. It
lays the foundation for electric vehicle battery systems and
provides information to assist in developing a robust battery
system.