The overarching aim of the ALBATROSS project is to develop advanced battery pack designs and systems that deliver significant improvements in performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

The primary goals include:

• Enhance Energy Density: Boost to >200 Wh/kg for the i3 (50% increase).
• Weight Reduction: Cut battery weight by 20% (56 kg), via lightweighting, fewer cells, and removing auxiliary parts.
• Faster Charging: Reduce 20–80% charge time to 30 min with 150 kW; demonstrate 300 kW charging with no loss in lifespan (target: 300,000 km).
• Range: Extend driving range to up to 480 km (from 285–310 km).
• Lifecycle Optimization: Improve lifecycle by 15–20%; accurately predict End of Life using SoH and driving history.
• Thermal & Sensor Advancements: Improve thermal management and sensor integration for longer life and easier recycling.

• 20% battery weight reduction (to 222 kg) for the BMW i3, maintaining current range.
• 25% faster charging (30 min vs. 40 min) with a 150 kW charger, using the same battery capacity.
• Extended battery life to 300,000 km through improved thermal and battery management during high-power use.
• 20% improvement in Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), supporting EU Circular Economy goals.
• Enhanced sensor and thermal management knowledge via advanced BMS and AI-driven analytics.

• General Assembly (GA)
  Includes all partners; led by the Project Coordinator (PC). Meets every 6 months to make key project decisions.

• Management Committee (MC)
  Composed of authorized representatives from each beneficiary. Supports the PC, resolves major issues, and approves significant changes. Decisions are made by consensus or majority vote (weighted by project share).

• Project Coordinator (PC) – YESILOVA
  Main contact with the EC; oversees all project activities. Brings strong R&D leadership experience in automotive.

• Innovation Manager (IM) – YOVA
  Leads exploitation strategy and business aspects. Monitors use cases and identifies barriers to market uptake.

• Dissemination Manager (DM) – EWF
  Manages dissemination and training activities. Reports to the PSC and PC as needed.

• Project Steering Committee (PSC)
  Includes PC, PM, IM, DM, and WP leaders. Oversees progress, approves results, proposes corrective actions, and manages technical, financial, and dissemination matters.