Shell Unveils Triple 10 Challenge Concept Car For Next-Gen EVs
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Shell has unveiled its Triple 10 Challenge concept car, a ground-breaking proof-of-concept vehicle designed to showcase a new approach to battery electric vehicle (EV) design through advanced thermal management technology.
According to Shell in a statement, the compact mass-market EV is built around three targets aimed at supporting the future of electric mobility—a charging time of less than 10 minutes, an energy efficiency of 10 kilometres per kilowatt-hour (km/kWh), and a lifecycle carbon footprint of 10 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e).
“Together with our co-engineering partners, we are proud to develop alternative options for sustainable EV development leveraging technologies that are available today and are scalable to support customers into the future,” said Shell Vice President, Mobility & Lubricants Technology, Cara Tredget.
Shell said the vehicle is the first road-worthy EV to demonstrate a simplified single-circuit cooling architecture capable of managing the thermal load of the entire powertrain, even during extreme fast-charging scenarios under real-world conditions.
The concept car has been designed to achieve 10 km/kWh in driving economy using a smaller and more efficient battery system, representing more than a 30 per cent improvement in overall energy efficiency compared with many current-generation EVs.
In addition, the vehicle can charge from 10 per cent to 80 per cent battery capacity in nine minutes and 54 seconds using a standard 175 kW charger, while maintaining thermal stability and battery lifespan.
A key highlight of the Triple 10 Challenge car's performance is Shell Recharge thermal fluid. Unlike conventional water-glycol cooling systems, the dielectric fluid enables direct immersion cooling of battery and powertrain components, including the motor and power electronics.
Shell also announced the integration of its EV offerings under the Shell Recharge brand, bringing together charging, thermal fluids and battery solutions into a single end-to-end offering for business-to-business and business-to-consumer customers. As part of the move, the Shell EV-Plus brand will be retired.
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