Specific laboratory for electric and hybrid vehicles
The EV LAB, equipped with the most advanced technologies and safety systems, is CTAG's commitment to promote research and development into new, more sustainable propulsion systems.
EV Lab
Electric Powertrain
Test bench for complete tensile chain - e-Axle:
- Characterisation and performance
- Calibration and control
- Reliability and durability
- From Road-to-Lab
System simulation:
- Powertrain Sizing
- Simulation of virtual control algorithms
Vibration tests – eMAST
Multi-axial vibration combined with thermal and electrical durability.
Battery instrumentation and characterisation laboratory
- Electrical, thermal and mechanical instrumentation
- Static and dynamic capacity test
- Self-discharge test
- State of charge evaluation
- Internal resistance measurement
- Electrical insulation measurement
- Repair and internal inspection of batteries
Electrical testing laboratory
- Energy Efficiency Test
- Electrical life cycle test
- Combined electrical and refrigerant cycle test
Environmental and electrical combined testing laboratory
- High/low temperature storage test
- High/Low Temperature Operational Test
- Combined electrical and thermal/mechanical life test
Abuse Lab
- Thermal Propagation
- Crush test
- Drop test
- External short circuit
Storage / quarantine
- Storage of new and tested battery packs
- Post-test quarantine
- Preparation of packs for shipment
