Researchers develop adaptive electric vehicle charging method to reduce battery degradation

Summary

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) have developed an adaptive charging strategy for lithium-ion batteries that could help electric vehicles (EVs) charge efficiently while reducing a major cause of battery degradation known as lithium plating. Published in the Journal of Energy Storage, the study introduces a self-adjusting charging framework that dynamically protects batteries from internal degradation while optimizing charging efficiency and time across varying temperature and health conditions.