Route-Based Battery Thermal Management for Electrified Vehicles

The system performs preliminary thermal management actions by pre-conditioning the battery temperature based on predicted future power demands. The controller analyzes upcoming route characteristics, elevation changes, and traffic patterns to anticipate power requirements, then proactively adjusts battery temperature before high-demand periods occur, avoiding the need for intensive cooling or heating during critical moments when energy efficiency is most important

The thermal management system dynamically adjusts its operation based on real-time conditions and predictions. The controller continuously monitors battery state, environmental conditions, and predicted power demands, then adapts thermal management intensity and timing accordingly. This dynamic approach allows the system to apply thermal management only when and where needed, rather than maintaining constant regulation that would consume excessive energy

The system uses predicted power demands from route analysis to pre-condition the battery temperature, ensuring optimal thermal state before high-power events. This preliminary action allows the battery to maintain durability-critical temperature ranges during important moments without requiring continuous thermal management operation, thereby preserving vehicle range while still protecting battery durability

The battery thermal management system leverages the vehicle's natural operating conditions and thermal inertia to maintain battery durability. By predicting future demands and using these predictions to guide thermal management timing, the system allows the battery to serve its own thermal needs through intelligent scheduling rather than constant active management, thus extending vehicle range while maintaining durability