sist. In terms of battery safety, the bZ5 comes with five-layer protection. -          An energy-absorbing body structure, which ensures that the battery will not deform upon collision. -          An insulating body shell, which effectively prevents the battery cells from catching fire due to insulation failure in extreme cases and delivers extended service life. -          A bottom-mounted integrated cooler, which ensu...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

Autoneum unveils lightweight composite impact protection plate for EV batteries Autoneum Holding Ltd. (Autoneum) has unveiled a new impact protection plate made from thermoplastic composite material for EV batteries. The product shields EV batteries from impact, fire, and corrosion. It is significantly lighter than traditional metal alternatives and provides thermal insulation to improve energy management for a longer driving range. The plate can...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

n-equipped natural gas vehicles maximize performance while reducing emissions and engine noise levels. The 3000 Series is designed to make medium and heavy-duty vehicles more fuel efficient and easier to operate, and meet the demands of applications including distribution, refuse, utility services, fire and emergency, transit buses and more.  3000 Series transmissions can accommodate engines with power ratings ranging from 210 to 450 hp (157-336...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

) battery packs at The Battery Show Europe, from June 3 to 5, 2025, at the Messe Stuttgart exhibition center, Germany. PPG will showcase pretreatment and e-coat solutions for corrosion protection, as well as key electrification technologies for thermal management, dielectric isolation, and battery fire protection. It will also showcase its latest safety and protection innovations. Additionally, PPG will also showcase a new mica-free battery fire...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

al use, such as insufficient strength, potential safety risks in control logic, difficulty in identification and operation (no indication marks), failure upon power outage, and hand pinching. The aforementioned problems pose potential risks to occupant escape and rescue. For instance, in collision, fire, or other accidents, power outages may occur and cause the exterior and interior electric door handles to fail, adding to the difficulty of occup...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

FISMIC and unions raise alarm over future of Stellantis Termoli plant amid job cuts On May 14, the FISMIC union announced that it has met with all union reps from FIM, UILM, FISMIC, and UGLM present on May 14, 2025. The focus was on job security and the Stellantis Termoli plant’s future. The growing concern over the planned closure of the FIRE engine department, which employs about 450 people. The remaining departments also face uncertainty. Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

BASF to present innovative technologies for electromobility at Battery Show Europe On May 15, BASF announced that it will present innovative technologies for electromobility at The Battery Show Europe 2025. BASF will showcase an array of advanced polyurethane (PU) applications, including the latest battery adhesives, fire protective coatings, and battery potting systems.  BASF offers an extensive range of engineering plastics for eMobility with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

rth Holland to install and operate up to 1,000 charge point in municipal parking garages over the next 10 years.  This tender involves a significantly more complex implementation due to the unique technical, safety, and regulatory requirements of each parking facility, including grid connectivity, fire safety standards, and insurance constraints. Park&Charge will install and operate charging points in publicly accessible municipal parking garage...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

rging from 20% to 80% in 20 minutes. The system will be available in two variants, offering 59 kWh and 79 kWh total capacity. It will be integrated into Mahindra’s Born Electric Vehicle lineup. The battery has undergone comprehensive testing based on international safety standards, including fuel fire, nail penetration, and rollover tests, conducted at Mahindra's R&D facilities and FEV’s eDLP test center near Leipzig, Germany. The tests adher...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

any aims to do this through voluntary exits, a strategy it has used before in other Italian factories. An early retirement plan is being prepared for workers close to retirement age. Those who qualify will be offered a lump-sum payment and extra monthly support to help them transition smoothly. The FIRE engine line has ended, the Nettuno V6 and GME 2.0L are paused, and production keeps declining. The planned gigafactory, once seen as the plant's ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

Stellantis Termoli plant faces sharp decline as engine lines shut down On May 2, multiple sources reported that the 8-valve engine line has already shut down, and the 16-valve line will stop by summer 2025 in the Stellantis’ Termoli plant. Even premium engines such as the GME 2.0L and Maserati’s V6 Nettuno are now at risk. Currently, only GSE FireFly engines which are used in models such as the Fiat Panda and Alfa Romeo Tonale—are still bei...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

Charging Stations and Battery Swapping Stations (BSS) designed for both everyday users and professional riders, including delivery drivers. These stations will be located across urban centers and commercial districts, ensuring widespread access throughout Thailand.  Equipped with water-cooling and fire-suppression technologies, these stations are specifically engineered to ensure safety and reliability in Thailand’s tropical climate. Mile Gre...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

he Naxtra battery supports a peak fast-charging rate of 5C, with a charging time of 10 minutes from 30% to 80% SoC. At minus 40 degrees Celsius, more than 90% of its capacity can be retained. In terms of safety, the battery eliminates thermal runaway risks from the material level and will not catch fire or explode even if penetrated or sawn off. The 2nd-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery delivers a cell volume energy density of up to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

Hyundai Mobis develops EV battery system with built-in fire extinguishing feature Hyundai Mobis Ltd. (Hyundai Mobis) announced that it has developed a new battery system that prevents thermal runaway within batteries. This technology puts out fire immediately by spraying a fire extinguishing agent when a battery cell catches fire. That can prevent heat from being transferred to adjacent cells, causing thermal runaway. The battery system developed...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

ments for thermal propagation testing: The requirements for battery temperature, power on/off status, observation period, and vehicle test conditions have been further clarified. The technical requirements have been updated from “issuing a thermal event warning signal at least five minutes before fire or explosion” to “no fire or explosion (a warning signal still required)” and “emitting smoke harmless to the occupants”. -      ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

-Fiber flame shields that offer flame protection and electrical insulation inside the battery housing. The shields can withstand extreme temperatures up to 1400°C, hot particle abrasion, and gas pressure, thus increasing the safety of passengers in the event of the battery overheating and catching fire. These shields are based on a composite material made of reinforcing fibers and resin, which are formed into thin layers of one to two millimeter...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

oom temperature and a vehicle lifecycle mileage of over 2 million kilometers. This notably reduces usage costs. -          In terms of safety performance, the battery comes with the Magazine Battery 2.0 system. Having passed a series of extreme tests, the system makes the battery not catch fire, give off smoke, nor seep for stable operation even in high-humidity environments. This provides solid guarantees for complex transportation scen...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

d at the No.3 factory of its Fujioka Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, killing one person and injuring two. At around 8 p.m. on March 6, an accident involving an explosion occurred in a dust collector of a cold coil line inside the plant. The blast also damaged some parts of the building. The fire has already been extinguished, and operations will resume after safety checks and investigations are completed. The same plant also experienced a...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/07

m that circulates an insulating cooling fluid inside the battery pack to dissipate heat. It controls temperature rise more efficiently than air-based or liquid-based methods. It keeps the battery cell temperature below a certain level and prevents thermal runaway, significantly reducing the risk of fire or explosion. Moreover, SK On adopted a wireless battery management system (BMS) to the immersion cooling module. The module with a wireless BMS ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

Elkem, Norway to showcase advanced silicone solutions at Inter-battery 2025 in Korea On February 26, Elkem announced that it will be participating in Inter-battery 2025, held in Korea. Elkem will be showcasing cost-effective products that prioritize electrical integrity and feature fire-resistant properties. These products also offer essential electronic protection such as sealing, bonding, and potting of components, which are crucial for hybrid ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04