MSc thesis. Future batteries for electric trucks: Li-S and Na-S.

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In short

Scania seeks a student for an MSc thesis project focusing on future Li-S and Na-S battery technologies for electric trucks. The project involves techno-economic assessment, cell and pack concept derivation, degradation analysis, and cost estimation. This hybrid role in Södertälje offers supervision and a temporary contract, with a publication deadline of November 22, 2026, and a project start in January 2027.

Responsibilities

Conduct a techno-economic assessment of future Li-sulfur and Na-sulfur battery technology for electric trucks.
Identify and assess relevant developments in Li-S and Na-S batteries based on scientific literature and public data.
Derive representative future Li-S and Na-S cell concepts and matching battery pack concepts.
Assess battery degradation during representative electric truck operation using a simplified semi-empirical aging model.
Estimate costs for raw-material, cell-production, and pack-production at multiple-GWh/year scale.

Requirements

Studies in (Electro)chemistry, physics, electrical engineering, or energy engineering.
Relevant courses on battery technology.
Ability to work in English and Swedish.

Desired Qualifications

Previous work on battery degradation and/or cost is a bonus.

Benefits

Skilled supervision and a license for ChatGPT Enterprise.
Subsidized Scania apartment in Södertälje for students from outside the county.
Payment of 20,000 SEK at the start and 20,000 SEK after final report approval.
Reimbursement for 1 to 2 roundtrips between study location and Södertälje.
Two office-days per week

Skills

Battery TechnologyElectrochemistryPhysicsElectrical EngineeringEnergy EngineeringLi-S batteriesNa-S batteriesAging modelsCost analysis

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