Hayder Alia, Hassan Abbas Khana b, and Michael Pechtb
aDepartment of Electrical Engineering, SBA School of Science and Engineering, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore 54792, Pakistan
bCenter for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering (CALCE), University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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Abstract:
The reliable application of lithium-ion batteries requires clear manufacturer guidelines on battery storage and operational limitations. This paper analyzes 236 datasheets from 30 lithium-ion battery manufacturers to investigate how companies address low temperature-related information (generally sub-zero Celsius) in their datasheets, including what they include and exclude or potentially present in a misleading manner. The findings show a lack of consistency in the information provided by the manufacturers for both low-temperature storage and operational details. Based on these findings, recommendations for standardization of essential information that should be included in a battery datasheet are provided.
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