According to the International Energy Agency, electric car sales grew by 35% between 2022 and 2023 – a rise of 3.5 million. With the lithium-ion battery value chain projected to grow by 33% annually through 2030, safety concerns, especially fire risks, are paramount in regulators’ and manufacturers’ minds. This webinar will explore innovations in battery materials, design, and processes that will dominate conversations around safety in the auto world over the coming years. Sustainable, fire-retardant materials, such as novel plastics and Sol-Rite electrolytes, prevent and contain incidents.

Thermal responsive spacers and robust enclosures improve battery cell performance and safety, while the integration of MODIC cooling lines and innovative enclosures exemplifies the contributions being made by pioneers in the field like Mitsubishi Chemical. And the arrival of Mitsubishi Chemical’s Rocket Test marks a market-leading new approach to safety testing. By deploying a modified rocket motor to simulate the massive force and temperature of battery-emitted jet flames during thermal runaway, the Rocket Test accurately replicates the extreme conditions of a real battery fire. Altogether, these innovative solutions make troubleshooting safety issues and finding solutions easier than ever.

By looking at these developments in detail, and exploring how effective partnerships can help manufacturers navigate change, this webinar would offer a comprehensive guide to ensuring robust safety standards in a rapidly evolving industry.

Objectives:

• Challenges and fire issues affecting EV batteries
• Material developments trends
• Rocket test – Describe the test and provide stats and facts on results

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