Energy capacity resonance for accelerated battery charging with hypercapacitors
A novel approach using a combination of supercapacitors and batteries with a digitized control plane to accelerate EV battery charging by optimizing energy density and exchange rates, minimizing recharging times.
Overview
The proposed solution is a groundbreaking energy storage and management system designed to enhance the charging speed and energy capacity of electric vehicles (EVs). By integrating supercapacitors with traditional batteries and utilizing a digitized control plane, this system aims to overcome the existing mismatches in energy density and charging speed. The result is a high-speed energy exchange that significantly reduces the recharging time for EV batteries, offering a more efficient and faster charging solution for the automotive industry.
Technical specifications
The core of this solution lies in the innovative combination of energy storage technologies:
- Supercapacitor-Battery Clusters: These clusters leverage the fast charging capabilities of supercapacitors and the high energy density of batteries.
- Digitized Control Plane: This scalable and flexible control system manages the energy flow between the clusters and batteries, optimizing the energy exchange process.
- Optimization Model: Utilizing game theory, the model identifies the optimal balance between energy density and exchange rates, considering vehicle-specific variables to enhance performance and reduce energy losses.
The system's architecture is designed to adapt to various devices, ensuring that high performance is maintained by continuously assessing and optimizing the energy needs and availability.
Technology readiness level
Currently at Technology Readiness Level 3, the solution has shown promising preliminary results in energy digitization. Future validation plans include designing a comprehensive energy storage architecture and analytical model, followed by simulation analyses to demonstrate the enhanced features and operational benefits of the proposed approach.
About New Jersey Institute of Technology
NJIT is a public polytechnic research university (Carnegie R1) in Newark, serving the New York–New Jersey innovation corridor. Industry engages on campus through VentureLink, the university’s startup incubator in University Heights Science Park and the Newark Innovation Zone, and via a large makerspace that supports prototyping for external partners. The New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII), a corporation of NJIT, provides an industry‑facing gateway, including a venture‑studio model launched with the state’s economic‑development authority, to speed translation and scale. Research is backed by competitive federal funding from agencies such as NSF, NIH, DOE and DoD. An Intellectual Property and Technology Licensing Office manages IP, licensing and startup formation alongside NJII and VentureLink.
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