Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI
Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI

Project

STAN4SWAP – Standardization roadmap for swappable battery systems for L-cat vehicles

This STAN4SWAP project aims, as a priority, to work in a holistic manner and along the full value chain of light mobility (L-Cat vehicles) in an urban context, with all related and relevant stakeholders, to identify issues, challenges, gaps and barriers where standardization will help/contribute to solve and overcome. The aim is to ensure interoperability among different vehicles and between vehicles and battery swapping stations for users and logistics.

Especially, the new Battery Regulation strongly impacts the e-mobility related components. In this new context, standardization will be a key driver towards meeting the objectives of the regulation, triggering a circular economy approach.

To boost the industrial deployment of this innovative technology, STAN4SWAP will develop a standardization roadmap for swappable battery systems for L-cat vehicles. This roadmap will be a full part of the EU standardization work program for the following years and impulse a significant signal to all stakeholders of the value chain for joining their effort and contribution. It will contribute to branding EU standards and promoting their adoption/consideration at global level in ISO and IEC.

The development and adoption of a robust standardization roadmap are essential steps towards coherent, complementary and efficient development of standards in support of sustainable development of cities and communities. These standards will then support and accelerate the development and deployment of innovative solutions/systems, thanks to early engagement of stakeholders from Research and Development initiatives to market development.

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The EU Green Deal objectives are calling for European transport operators and users to support deployment of more energy-efficient vehicles. Electric Vehicles (EVs) play an important role in transportation to support the decarbonization of transport industry. However, one of the main barriers to its widespread adoption is the need to recharge the battery which makes it inconvenient especially with limited charging capacities.

Why do we need battery swapping?

Battery swapping is an innovative system allowing electric vehicle owners to swap out their empty batteries for fully charged ones in a very short time. It has the potential to revolutionize electric mobility, facilitating the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Especially with regard to the interoperability of battery and vehicle..

Why battery swapping needs standards?

The development of appropriate standards would facilitate the market deployment of swappable battery systems by ensuring interoperability between vehicles' brands and models. This would allow users and citizens to swap their batteries, regardless of the vehicle they own. The flexibility gained also aims to reduce costs for users, as they can purchase the L-Cat vehicle without a permanently installed battery.

To support Decarbonization of urban mobility, STAN4SWAP proposes to develop a standardization roadmap towards boosting innovation to market for swappable Battery Systems for light category vehicles, adressing the following objectives:

  • Identification of needs for Pre-Normative Research work in the context of swappable battery systems for Light-categories of mobility and transportation
  • Prioritizing standardization activities towards supporting the deployment of swappable Battery Systems for L-cat vehiclesSTAN4SWAP
  • Increase stakeholders' engagement, establishing an active dialog between the standardization community, industry and research
  • Educating and raising awareness about the role of standardization in supporting the decarbonization of mobility and transportation ecosystem

Fraunhofer ISI is coordinating work package 4 to identify needs from four perspectives: User, vehicle manufacturer, infrastructure manufacturers/operators and battery manufacturer. The aim is to identify conflicting objectives and incorporate important stakeholder requirements into the standardization roadmap in order to drive market deployment forward. Furthermore, the development of learning content for standardization in mobility and transport ecosystems is scheduled for the second half of the project (work package 8).

Duration

12/2023 – 12/2025

Client

    European Commission, Horizon Europe, Grant Agreement Nr. 101135417

Project Team Fraunhofer ISI

  • Dr. Axel Thielmann (Project management)
  • Tim Wicke
  • Maximilian Stephan
  • Dr. Simone Wurster

Partners

  • Piaggio & C S.p.a.
  • Hyba Srl
  • Comite Europeen De Normalisation Electrotechnique
  • Vrije Universiteit Brussel
  • KTM Forschungs & Entwicklungs GmbH
  • Swobbee GmbH
  • BMGI Consulting

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