Advanced Automotive Technology: Visions of a Super-Efficient Family Car

TABLE 3-10: U.S. Advanced Battery Consortium Battery Development Goals

Criterion Mid-term goal Long-term goal

Power density, W/L^250600

Specific power, W/kg 150 (200)^400

Energy density, Wh/L^135300

Specific energy, Wh/kg 80 (100)^200

Life, years^510

Cycle life (to 80% depth of

discharge)^6001000

Power/capacity^2020

degradation. %

Efficiency, %^7580

Recharge time, hours <6 3 to 6

Self discharge, % 15/48 hours 15/month

Price. $/kWh < 150 <100

SOURCE: U.S. Advanced Battery Consortium.