/technologies/automotive/b/blog/posts/faster-lithium-ion-batteries-charging-times-through-new-sophisticated-control-algorithmsEngineers at the University of California, San Diego, have developed sophisticated estimation algorithms that allow lithium-ion batteries to run more efficiently. This algorithms could potentially reduce lithium-ion batteries’ cost by 25 percent...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/automotive/b/blog/posts/faster-lithium-ion-batteries-charging-times-through-new-sophisticated-control-algorithmsMon, 08 Oct 2012 19:37:58 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:cb828000-177f-4077-bece-b750fcbfc01aDAB0<p>It would be interesting to see what models they are using as they develop their algorithms.</p><p>I suspect that there is some very interesting electro-chemistry occuring inside the battery.&nbsp; If they look at the microscale, they might discover some new chemical interactions that could improve the battery.&nbsp; There are clearly some exothermic reactions taking place, which cause the over heating.&nbsp; Maybe they just need to cool the battery while charging.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just a thought,</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=15332&AppID=8&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">