Using alternate energy sources to fuel vehicles is no longer a pipe dream. These vehicles are already here and will be the dominant mode of transportation sooner rather than later. Image Credit: ...

Something to look forward to: LG Chem has developed an innovative thermal runaway suppression material that could greatly reduce the risk of fire in lithium-ion batteries. A leading cause of battery ...

Engineering plastics provider Sabic recently reported test results that underscore the potential of thermoplastic-based thermal runaway barrier solutions to prevent fire spread in electric vehicle (EV ...

As battery electric vehicle (BEV) ownership becomes more prevalent, addressing critical issues such as range anxiety and thermal management safety is essential. John Albaugh from Elkem Silicones ...

In addition to testing, Boyd offers extensive simulation capability. Boyd experts leverage proprietary finite element analysis modeling software to predict the performance of different material ...

New research proposes a way to predict and prevent temperature spikes and fires in the lithium-ion batteries commonly used to power electric vehicles. One of the most critical safety concerns for ...

A thermal runaway is an uncontrollable chain reaction in a lithium-ion battery cell that can lead to a fire hazard. In ideal conditions, the lithium-ion cells of a battery can dissipate the heat ...

The Sabic sub-system level test series showed that a battery module box made from the company’s STAMAX™ 30YH570 long glass fibre polypropylene (PP) resin with intercellular thickness as low as 1mm has ...

Gerard Torres, COO, Bold Valuable Technology and Isaac López, battery systems design engineer, Bold Valuable Technology Battery enclosures house battery cells and can be designed to help prevent and ...

The Fire Safety Research Institute team partnered with researchers from UL Solutions to conduct experiments to quantify hazards that are posed in residences when the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery of an ...

Wanxiang A123 Systems Corp. successfully hosted its global launch event at Wanxiang Innovation Energy City, unveiling a breakthrough energy storage platform designed to address the industry's most ...

Studies have shown fires are less common in electric vehicles but when they burst into flames, they attract plenty of attention. That’s particularly true thanks to high profile recalls such as the one ...