The lithium-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery widely used in Electric Vehicles (EVs), including trucks, buses, and coaches, due to its ability to store a large amount of energy while remaining relatively light and efficient.
These batteries operate through the movement of lithium ions between the anode and cathode during charging and discharging. Common technologies include NMC (Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt) and LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate): NMC offers higher energy density, allowing for greater range for a given battery volume, but at a higher cost and with greater thermal sensitivity. LFP, conversely, is more stable, durable, and safer, with a longer cycle life, but has a slightly lower energy density.
Lithium-ion batteries allow for fast and reliable charge cycles, contributing to reduced CO₂ emissions and promoting the energy transition, while adapting to the specific needs of heavy-duty vehicles and transport fleets.