The relatively recent application of lithium ion battery technology to automotive applications has led to a resurgence of electrified vehicles globally. A mass adoption of this evolving technology will be further enabled by achieving future cost reductions and performance improvements. As a result methods, such as high precision battery testing, to efficiently optimize the prediction and design of this technology for life is a field of active research. Examples of the new analytical test tools and methods which seek to advance the understanding of life performance of lithium ion batteries are described. As these tools and methods mature, the ability of lithium ion technology to supplant liquid hydrocarbons fuels in the transportation sector will increase over time, thereby positively contributing to the global environment.
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