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Summary Paper: The Overall Impact of the Battery Trifecta Design

Author: Kenneth Parrott

This research introduces a revolutionary approach to electric vehicle (EV) energy storage through the integration of three key design elements: tube-in-tube conductors, opposing helix cooling, and frequency-domain pulse shaping. Together, these create a “Battery Trifecta” that harmonizes electrical, thermal, and frequency flows for maximum efficiency and sustainability.

The tube-in-tube and wire-in-wire conductor geometry minimizes resistance and inductance, producing smoother current paths and eliminating harmful voltage spikes. Opposing helix coolant channels ensure uniform heat distribution, lowering thermal stress and extending cycle life. Frequency-domain pulse shaping tames inverter-driven pulses, reducing ripple, EMI, and transient heating, resulting in safer and more reliable operation.

The impact is significant:

• Range increases by 5–10% through reduced energy loss.

• Cycle life extends by 50% or more due to improved cooling and current balance.

• Material demand decreases, with copper and aluminum reduced by 10–20%.

• Cobalt can be fully eliminated by enabling alternative chemistries such as LFP and LMFP.

• Lithium demand per lifetime mile drops by nearly 40% through pack downsizing and longer life.

• Safety improves from lower hotspot temperatures and suppression of runaway-inducing spikes.

In total, the Battery Trifecta provides higher performance, longer-lasting packs, and a smaller environmental footprint. By aligning with natural fractal principles of flow and balance, this design redefines the foundation of sustainable energy storage for the next generation of electric mobility.

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