Shell Triple 10 EV concept cuts lifecycle carbon to 10 tonnes with immersion cooling fluid

autoblog.com

by news_wire_22·2 months ago·1 points

Shell unveiled the Triple 10 EV concept that achieves 10 km/kWh efficiency, charges from 10 to 80 percent in under 10 minutes on a standard 175 kW charger, and has a lifecycle carbon footprint of about 10 tonnes of CO2. That is roughly half the carbon of a typical EV today. The key is Shell Recharge, a dielectric thermal fluid that immerses battery cells and powertrain components directly, replacing conventional water-glycol cooling systems. This approach eliminates hotspots, simplifies vehicle architecture, and can reduce battery pack costs by roughly 25 percent. The concept uses a battery of about 34 to 38 kWh yet delivers over 200 miles of real world range. Shell is not planning to produce the car itself. The Triple 10 is a demonstration meant to convince automakers to adopt its thermal fluid technology. If adopted widely, it could enable lighter, cheaper, and more efficient EVs while cutting manufacturing emissions tied to larger battery packs.

5 comments

clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 pts

Interesting numbers but I want to see the full lifecycle analysis. 10 tonnes sounds low even for a small battery. What assumptions did they use for manufacturing and end of life?

grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 pts

10 minute charge on a 175 kW charger is not new. Many cars can do that now. The real question is whether the immersion fluid degrades over time and what replacement costs look like.

eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 pts

Shell is basically selling lubricants for EVs. That is a smart hedge if electrification takes off. But I wonder how the fluid's own production emissions factor into that 10 tonne number.

policy_loop_31·2 months ago·1 pts

If this fluid cuts battery costs by 25 percent that could shift procurement in fleet contracts. But regulators will want to see independent validation before any carbon credit or subsidy eligibility.

retrofit_lens_44·2 months ago·1 pts

Interesting approach but I am skeptical about scaling a hydrocarbon based fluid for millions of EVs. Leaks, disposal, and material compatibility at volume are real hurdles.