As battery manufacturing technology swiftly progresses, understanding the acronyms and language of this industry becomes indispensable for professionals. This knowledge isn't merely a matter of comprehension - it is the key to navigating conversations, grasping innovations, and driving improvement. We have initiated a list of abbreviations aiming to deepen your knowledge and proficiency within the industry. If you have any additional abbreviations up your sleeve, please share your most frequently used industry acronyms by sending a quick email to Iuliana at ive@cotes.com
ACRONYMS USED IN BATTERY INDUSTRY
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AC |
Alternating Current |
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AGM |
Absorbent Glass Mat |
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AH |
Ampere-hour |
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BEV |
Battery Electric Vehicle |
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BMS |
Battery Management System |
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CC |
Constant Current |
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CEMS |
Cell Electromechanical System |
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C-rate |
Charging or Discharging rate relative to the capacity |
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CV |
Constant Voltage |
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DC |
Direct Current |
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DCR |
Dynamic Charge Rate |
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DOD |
Depth of Discharge |
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DoE |
Department of Energy |
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DoE |
Depth of Electrolyte |
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EOL |
End of Line |
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ESS |
Energy Storage System |
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EV |
Electric Vehicle |
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GW |
Gigawatt |
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GWh |
Gigawatt-hour |
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HEV |
Hybrid Electric Vehicle |
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kW |
Kilowatt |
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kWh |
Kilowatt-hour |
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LFP |
Lithium Iron Phosphate |
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LIB |
Lithium-ion Battery |
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LiCoO2 |
Lithium Cobalt Oxide |
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LiFePO4 |
Lithium Iron Phosphate |
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LI-ION |
Lithium-ion |
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LI-POLY |
Lithium-polymer |
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LTO |
Lithium Titanate Oxide |
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mAh |
Milliampere-hour |
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MT |
Metric Ton |
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MW |
Megawatt |
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MWh |
Megawatt-hour |
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NCA |
Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide |
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NiCd |
Nickel Cadmium |
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NiMH |
Nickel Metal Hydride |
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NMC |
Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide |
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PHEV |
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle |
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PLC |
Programmable Logic Controller |
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PV |
Photovoltaic |
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SEI |
Solid Electrolyte Interphase |
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SLA |
Sealed Lead Acid |
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SOC |
State of Charge |
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SOH |
State of Health |
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TMS |
Thermal Management System |
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TWh |
Terawatt-hour |
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VOC |
Voltage Open Circuit |
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VOC |
Volume of Cells |
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Wh |
Watt-hour |
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xEV |
x stands for different kinds of Electrical Vehicle |
