The presentation will focus on the changes in batteries in terms of weight and size and the resulting requirements for cells, overall systems and their effects on battery tests. Topics addressed: batteries are getting bigger and bigger; cell to pack versus cell to chassis; shaker requirements for these new problems; requirements for battery systems are becoming ever stricter; implementation of the test using component bumpers within Dekra Crash Test Center; energy optimization on the test benches: the energy content is becoming larger and larger; development cycles in Europe.

• Changes in batteries and the resulting requirements
• Rapid development of battery systems and the resulting customized tests
• Stricter requirements demand innovative test methods (Dekra Battery Test Center)