Comprehensively analyzing fuel cell drives using measurement technology

Hydrogen in the Tank: Analyzing Many Measured Values in One System

When people talk about hydrogen-powered vehicles, they usually mean a fuel cell drive. This generates the electricity required to drive the electric motor directly in the vehicle from the hydrogen tank. Although the chemical reaction occurs with just a few substances, certain conditions must be met for an ideal result. These include the temperature as well as the quality of the reaction components supplied. Comprehensive measurements – some of them requiring high-voltage safety – must be carried out to ensure that the fuel cell drive can be operated as efficiently and safely as possible.

High-voltage-safe acceleration measurement in HV batteries

Dropping the HV Battery for more Safety

In the development of battery-powered electric vehicles, tests on high-voltage components must be performed in accordance with applicable standards and norms. To verify an electric vehicle for various national markets, accelerations inside and outside the traction battery must be measured during drop tests. If the HV battery does not pass the test according to the requirements – for example, because it is too severely damaged by the impact – further optimization is required. Green Testing Lab, a service provider in the field of battery testing, performs combined, synchronous measurements in special test environments using measurement technology from CSM.