A control system for a secondary battery which is less affected by the ambient temperature by performing temperature control of the secondary battery is provided. A control system for a secondary battery which is less affected by the ambient temperature and in which a plurality of kinds of secondary batteries are used for temperature control is achieved and mounted on a vehicle. Specifically, when the ambient temperature is low, some of second secondary batteries are heated by self-heating of a first secondary battery. After the second secondary batteries are sufficiently heated, the rest of the second secondary batteries are heated in stages by self-heating of the some of the second secondary batteries whose temperature has been increased. Whether the some or all of the second secondary batteries are sufficiently heated can be confirmed if the temperatures of a plurality of temperature sensors provided in the second secondary batteries are within the operating temperature range of the second secondary batteries. For example, with the use of a temperature sensing terminal (T terminal) for a temperature sensor, a switch is closed when the internal temperature of the secondary batteries is out of the operating temperature range.

A hot charging system for an electric vehicle may comprise a battery heating system, a battery cooling system, and a charging system. The hot charging system may be configured to heat a battery module while the battery module is charging and cool the battery module after the battery module is charged. The hot charging system may comprise a plumbing system and a control system. The plumbing system may be configured to place the battery heating system, the battery cooling system, and the battery module in fluid communication. The control system may be configured to charge the battery module via the charging system.

A hot charging system for an electric vehicle may comprise a battery heating system, a battery cooling system, and a charging system. The hot charging system may be configured to heat a battery module while the battery module is charging and cool the battery module after the battery module is charged. The hot charging system may comprise a plumbing system and a control system. The plumbing system may be configured to place the battery heating system, the battery cooling system, and the battery module in fluid communication. The control system may be configured to charge the battery module via the charging system.

A vehicle includes a traction battery, an electric machine powered by the traction battery and configured to power wheels of the vehicle, and a thermal-management system. The thermal-management system includes a battery loop, a cabin heating loop, and a valve configured to fluidly connect the battery loop and the cabin heating loop when in a first position and configured to fluidly isolate the battery loop and the cabin heating loop when in a second position. A controller is programmed to, responsive to (i) battery heating being requested, (ii) a temperature of the battery being greater than a lower threshold, and (iii) cabin heating being requested, actuate the valve to the first position to heat a cabin and the battery.

A vehicle includes a traction battery, an electric machine powered by the traction battery and configured to power wheels of the vehicle, and a thermal-management system. The thermal-management system includes a battery loop, a cabin heating loop, and a valve configured to fluidly connect the battery loop and the cabin heating loop when in a first position and configured to fluidly isolate the battery loop and the cabin heating loop when in a second position. A controller is programmed to, responsive to (i) battery heating being requested, (ii) a temperature of the battery being greater than a lower threshold, and (iii) cabin heating being requested, actuate the valve to the first position to heat a cabin and the battery.

The present application provides a heatable battery pack, a heatable battery system and a vehicle having thereof. The heatable battery pack includes a battery, a first switch module, and a heater that are connected in series to form a heating loop. The first switch module turns on the heating loop after a drive signal is received. Compared with the related art in which heaters in various battery packs are connected in series to both ends of a drive module in a high-voltage box, so as to perform high-voltage power supply on the heaters by the high-voltage box through a series loop, the present application directly performs low-voltage power supply on respective heaters by batteries in the battery packs, and the high-voltage power supply by the drive module is not required, which significantly improves the safety of power supply.

The present application provides a heatable battery pack, a heatable battery system and a vehicle having thereof. The heatable battery pack includes a battery, a first switch module, and a heater that are connected in series to form a heating loop. The first switch module turns on the heating loop after a drive signal is received. Compared with the related art in which heaters in various battery packs are connected in series to both ends of a drive module in a high-voltage box, so as to perform high-voltage power supply on the heaters by the high-voltage box through a series loop, the present application directly performs low-voltage power supply on respective heaters by batteries in the battery packs, and the high-voltage power supply by the drive module is not required, which significantly improves the safety of power supply.

A power source for inflation systems. Specific embodiments relate to inflation systems that use an electrically powered inflation system, wherein the power source of the inflation system is a thermal battery. Particular embodiments may find use in connection with inflating evacuation slides or life rafts on board a passenger transportation vehicle, such as an aircraft or marine vessel. Other embodiments may be used for inflating shelters, life vests, or any other inflatable safety device that requires a rapid inflation.

The electrical equipment battery includes: a circuit board mounted with a heat generating element; and an outer case having a heat radiation plate made of metal. A heat transfer space is defined between the circuit board and the heat radiation plate, and then an electrical-insulating and heat-conducting gel is filled in the heat transfer space. Heat energy of the heat generating element is radiated to the outside via the heat radiation plate of the outer case. The heat radiation plate is provided with a flow-out block partition on the outer side of the heat transfer space. The flow-out block partition suppresses the electrical-insulating and heat-conducting gel from flowing out from the heat transfer space.

The electrical equipment battery includes: a circuit board mounted with a heat generating element; and an outer case having a heat radiation plate made of metal. A heat transfer space is defined between the circuit board and the heat radiation plate, and then an electrical-insulating and heat-conducting gel is filled in the heat transfer space. Heat energy of the heat generating element is radiated to the outside via the heat radiation plate of the outer case. The heat radiation plate is provided with a flow-out block partition on the outer side of the heat transfer space. The flow-out block partition suppresses the electrical-insulating and heat-conducting gel from flowing out from the heat transfer space.