{"id":64992,"date":"2025-09-22T10:51:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T08:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/?p=64992"},"modified":"2025-09-22T10:51:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T08:51:44","slug":"first-prototype-vehicle-featuring-breakthrough-intelligent-battery-integrated-system-begins-real-world-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/first-prototype-vehicle-featuring-breakthrough-intelligent-battery-integrated-system-begins-real-world-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"First Prototype Vehicle Featuring Breakthrough Intelligent Battery Integrated System Begins Real-World Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stellantis, in partnership with Saft (a TotalEnergies subsidiary), has unveiled a groundbreaking prototype vehicle featuring IBIS technology\u2014 a French-based collaborative research project aimed at developing a more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective energy storage and electric conversion system.&nbsp;With real-world road testing now underway, this milestone marks a major leap forward in advancing electrification for both mobile and stationary energy applications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>A New Era in Electric Powertrain Design<\/p><div class=\"autoestrada-nel-contenuto autoestrada-entity-placement\" id=\"autoestrada-2974110876\" style=\"position: relative;padding: 30px;border: 2px solid red;margin: 25px auto 35px;text-align: center;width: fit-content;\"><div class=\"autoestrada-adlabel\">Advertising<\/div><div id=\"autoestrada-2109299688\"><!-- START ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\nvar uri = 'https:\/\/impfr.tradedoubler.com\/imp?type(img)g(25346028)a(2263928)' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11);\r\ndocument.write('<a href=\"https:\/\/clk.tradedoubler.com\/click?p=289682&a=2263928&g=25346028\" target=\"_BLANK\"><img src=\"'+uri+'\" border=0><\\\/a>');\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- END ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com --><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first fully functional IBIS-equipped battery electric vehicle (BEV) is a new Peugeot E-3008, built on the STLA Medium platform. This prototype follows years of design, modeling, and simulation by Stellantis and Saft, with support from E2-CAD, Sherpa Engineering, and leading French research institutions, including CNRS, Universit\u00e9 Paris-Saclay, and Institut Lafayette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since mid-2022, an initial IBIS demonstrator for stationary applications has been operational, validating key technical concepts and generating numerous patents. The transition to a mobile prototype represents a leap forward in the system\u2019s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>How It Works: Integration That Simplifies Everything<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IBIS reimagines the electric powertrain by embedding inverter and charger functionalities directly into the battery, regardless of chemistry or application. This architecture supports both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC), supplying electric energy directly to the motor or grid, while simultaneously supplying the vehicle\u2019s 12V network and auxiliary systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Key Benefits&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Efficiency &amp; Performance: Up to 10% energy efficiency improvement (WLTC cycle) and 15% power gain (172 kW vs. 150 kW) with the same battery size.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weight &amp; Space Savings: Reduces vehicle weight by ~40 kg and frees up to 17 liters of volume, enabling better aerodynamics and design flexibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faster Charging: Early results show a 15% reduction in charging time (e.g., from 7 to 6 hours on a 7 kW AC charger), along with 10% energy savings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simplified Maintenance: Easier servicing and enhanced potential for second-life battery reuse in both automotive and stationary applications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IBIS also streamlines maintenance and facilitates the reuse of second-life batteries in stationary automotive applications by reducing the need for extensive reconditioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Leadership Perspectives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ned Curic, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer at Stellantis:<br>\u201cThis project&nbsp;reflects our belief that simplification&nbsp;is&nbsp;innovation. By rethinking and simplifying the electric powertrain architecture, we are making it&nbsp;lighter, more efficient, and more cost-effective. These are the kinds of innovations that help us deliver better, more affordable EVs to our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Herv\u00e9 Amoss\u00e9, EVP Energy Storage Systems at Saft:<br>&#8220;The IBIS project is a powerful testament to Saft\u2019s innovation leadership. By embedding IBIS technology into our next-generation applications, we\u2019re unlocking a new era of intelligent, flexible, and sustainable energy solutions. Saft continues to lead the way in advanced research, offering long-term, cost-effective solutions tailored to evolving market needs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s Next:&nbsp;Phase 2 of the project began in June 2025 with continued support from the French Government through France 2030. The focus now shifts to real-world testing under representative driving conditions, which could pave the way for the integration of IBIS technology into Stellantis production vehicles by the end of the decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond automotive, the IBIS architecture holds promise for a wide range of applications, including rail, aerospace, marine, and data centers\u2014underscoring Stellantis and Saft\u2019s commitment to scalable, sustainable electrification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About IBIS \u2013 A Collaborative Innovation Effort<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Launched six years ago, IBIS is a pioneering initiative born from a unique collaboration between academic research and industry. Coordinated by Stellantis, the project unites a multidisciplinary team of 25 engineers and researchers from leading industrial partners \u2014 Saft, E2CAD, and Sherpa Engineering \u2014 alongside renowned institutions: \u2014 mainly the CNRS, Paris Saclay University and the Lafayette Institute, a centre for technology transfer and prototyping in optoelectronics based in Metz &#8211; working in the following research laboratories: Group of Electrical Engineering \u2013 Paris (GeePs- CNRS\/CentraleSup\u00e9lec\/Universit\u00e9 Paris-Saclay\/Sorbonne Universit\u00e9) Electrochemistry and Physical-Chemistry of Materials and Interfaces Laboratory (LEPMI &#8211; Grenoble INP\/Universit\u00e9 Savoie Chamb\u00e9ry\/Universit\u00e9 Grenoble Alpes\/CNRS), Information and Energy Technology Systems and Applications Laboratory (SATIE \u2013 CNAM\/ENS Paris-Saclay\/Universit\u00e9 Cergy-Pontoise\/CNRS\/Universit\u00e9&nbsp;Paris-Saclay\/Universit\u00e9 Gustave Eiffel).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IBIS is supported by France\u2019s Future Investment Plan, administered by ADEME (the Environment and Energy Management Agency), underscoring its strategic importance in advancing sustainable energy technologies through collaborative innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>About Stellantis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA \/ Euronext Milan: STLAM \/ Euronext Paris: STLAP) is a leading global automaker, dedicated to giving its customers the freedom to choose the way they move, embracing the latest technologies and creating value for all its stakeholders. Its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands includes Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citro\u00ebn, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep<sub>\u00ae<\/sub>, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stellantis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.stellantis.com<\/a>.<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About Saft&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saft specializes in advanced technology battery solutions for industry, from the design and development to the production, customization and service provision. For more than 100 years, Saft\u2019s longer-lasting batteries and systems have provided critical safety applications, back-up power and propulsion for our customers. Our innovative, safe and reliable technology delivers high performance on land, at sea, in the air and in space. Saft is powering industry and smarter cities, while providing critical back-up functionality in remote and harsh environments from the Arctic Circle to the Sahara Desert. Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. We energize the world.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.saft.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>About CNRS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A major player in basic research worldwide, the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist enables it to bring together all of the scientific disciplines in order to shed light on and understand the challenges of today&#8217;s world, in connection with public and socio-economic stakeholders. Together, the different sciences contribute to sustainable progress that benefits society as a whole. Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnrs.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.cnrs.fr<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>About Universit\u00e9 Paris-Saclay Universit\u00e9 Paris-Saclay was born from the shared ambition of French universities, grandes \u00e9coles and national research organizations. As a leading university in Europe and the world, it covers the fields of science and engineering, life sciences and health, and humanities and social sciences. The university\u2019s science policy closely intertwines research and innovation, incorporating both basic and applied science to tackle major societal challenges. Universit\u00e9 Paris-Saclay offers a varied range of undergraduate to doctorate level degrees, including programmes with its grandes \u00e9coles, all of which are focused on achieving student success and employability. The university prepares students for an ever-changing world where the ability to think critically, remain agile and renew one\u2019s skills are crucial. Universit\u00e9 Paris-Saclay also offers a comprehensive range of lifelong learning courses. Located to the south of Paris, the university extends across a vast and rich local area. 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