South Korea’s Intellivix to develop EV battery fire prevention technology with S&Inno South Korea's Intellivix Co., Ltd. has agreed with S&Inno to jointly develop technology to prevent electric-vehicle and battery fires and to detect abnormal conditions. By combining Intellivix's fire-prevention technology with S&Inno's next-generation thermal-runaway-prevention technology, they aim to solve the EV battery fire problem fundamentally. Specifica...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

LG Chem to join InterBattery 2026 in South Korea LG Chem Ltd. (LG Chem) announced that it will participate in the InterBattery 2026 to be held in Seoul Special City from March 11 to 13, 2026, to showcase its integrated solution to lower battery fire risk. One of the solutions to be unveiled by the company this time, Super Flame Barrier (SFB), is a thermal-runaway-delaying engineering plastic that forms a hard, dense protective barrier when expose...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

energy storage systems (ESS). The cushion material protects batteries by responding to the expansion and shrinkage of cells. The new heat insulation material, which has adopted an optimized formula for the porous structure of heat insulation material formed by heat absorption and foaming, maintains thermal insulation performance and helps prevent chains of thermal runaway. Denka, which is implementing evaluations of the new heat insulation materi...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

two companies will jointly promote the technical validation and commercialization of oxide-polymer composite electrolyte membranes for lithium-ion secondary batteries and lithium-metal-based next-generation batteries. ASET’s technology for composite electrolyte membranes can significantly reduce thermal runaway and fire risks by minimizing the use of liquid electrolytes. While ASET leads in advancing material technologies and optimizing proces...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Stellantis opens advanced Battery Safety Lab at Belchamp Test Center in France On January 29, Stellantis’ Head of Western Europe Technical Centers opened a new Battery Safety Lab at the highly confidential Belchamp Test Center near Sochaux, France. The lab is used to test EV batteries for the group’s different brands. The lab focuses on two key safety tests, i.e.: Thermal runaway: regulations require a battery pack not to catch fire within 5...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

y pack. The Roadster X+ offers a range of up to 500 km, enabled by Ola’s 4680 Bharat Cell technology. In addition, the 9.1 kWh battery pack has also received approval from ARAI under AIS-156 Amendment 4, after successfully clearing stringent safety and durability tests, including water immersion, thermal runaway, fire safety, vibration, and mechanical shock tests. Based on Ola Electric press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/30

composites with continuous glass fiber reinforcement (UD tapes). It provides high protective performance with low weight and fully recyclable material. It acts as a physical barrier in EVs, preventing objects from penetrating the battery during accidents. Its thermoplastic material offers inherent thermal insulation, helping maintain stable battery temperatures and reducing the risk of thermal runaway, thereby enhancing battery safety and longev...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

Envalior, Germany, to showcase innovative materials for e-mobility at Battery Show North America On October 6, Envalior announced that it is showcasing next-generation solutions, from high-voltage connectors and lightweight battery housings to thermal runaway prevention, at The Battery Show North America. It announced the debut of Pocan BFN4232ZHR S1, a next-generation PBT grade. It helps prevent silver migration and electrical stress, two major ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

ion-proof valve, a MANN+HUMMEL battery safety innovation launched this year, is compliant with the “Safety Requirements for EV Power Batteries (GB 38031-2025)”, China’s mandatory national standards effective from July 1. The product rapidly releases pressure inside the battery in the event of thermal runaway, effectively preventing harmful smoke from entering the cockpit to enhance overall vehicle safety. The smokeless explosion-proof valve...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

IAA Mobility 2025: 3M to showcase advanced automotive innovations and materials On September 8, 3M announced that it will showcase its latest innovations and material science solutions for the automotive industry at IAA Mobility 2025. The company will showcase solutions including: Thermal interface materials and thermal runaway mitigation solutions that help extend the range and lifespan of EV batteries. 3M VHB Extrudable Tape and stretch releas...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

IAA Mobility 2025: CATL unveils Shenxing Pro LFP battery with 758 km range On September 7, CATL unveiled Shenxing Pro, the world’s first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery at IAA Mobility 2025. The battery delivers high voltage, consistent power, and ensures safety with no fire or smoke after thermal runaway. Shenxing is built as an ideal solution for Europe’s growing electric vehicle (EV) market. Shenxing Pro is equipped with CATL’s adva...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

Webasto launches fourth generation battery system at Dangjin plant in South Korea Webasto SE (Webasto) has expanded its production plant in Dangjin, South Korea, with the launch of its fourth generation battery system, featuring advanced Anti-Propagation Thermal Management Battery Pack Design. The system is engineered to prevent thermal runaway, enhancing EV safety and reliability. It also reinforces Webasto’s global electrification strategy an...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

ss to additional global markets. Battery packs featuring Vocai's ED-10A technology are expected to ship during 2026. Vocai's ED-10A product series transforms unseen chemical data into real-time intelligence for batteries, providing unprecedented early detection capabilities for battery degradation, thermal runaway, and failure events. It is designed for batteries used in energy storage systems (BESS), e-buses, and LSEVs (Low-Speed Electric Vehicl...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

industry-leading ionic conductivity and dual safety mechanisms, all-ceramic separator architecture, and high-efficiency all-composite silicon anode enabling higher energy density and ultra-fast charging. It provides six core advantages, dual safety architecture: structural stability with activating thermal runaway protection; high energy density; fast charging and discharging; low-temperature stability; long cycle life; and high recycling efficie...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

chnology for middle-nickel batteries and LFP batteries. As for dry electrode process technology, it will build a pilot plant by the end of 2025 and evaluate the feasibility of mass production.  As for technology to secure product safety, it proceeds with the development of semi-solid batteries and thermal runaway prevention solutions. The Future Technology Research Center intends to conduct trial production of semi-solid batteries by the end of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/11

AZL Aachen, Germany launches joint project to advance fire testing for EV battery casings On July 14, AZL Aachen GmbH launched a new joint partner project called “Thermal Runaway Testing for Battery Casings – Benchmarking Systems for High-Gradient Heating and Hot Particle Blasting.” The project aims to develop a realistic and consistent fire testing environment for evaluating structural and functional materials used in EV battery housings. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

ybrid battery system for Chery’s Fulwin A9L sedan. The system supports fast charging and delivers a charging time of 14.5 minutes from 30% to 80% state-of-charge, an EV-mode range of 260km, and, when fully fueled and charged, an estimated combined range of over 2,500km. The system boasts advanced thermal runaway protection technology and IP68-rated water and dust resistance, while adopting an aviation-grade T6 aluminum alloy housing and a botto...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

eers and follows rigorous protocols tailored to electric and hybrid vehicles, with specific focus on battery integrity and electrical safety. Pre-crash inspections include visual checks, insulation verification, and electrical tests. During impact tests, advanced sensors monitor for short circuits, thermal runaway, and fire risks. Post-collision, the vehicles are isolated and monitored with thermal cameras and gas detectors for at least 24 hours....

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

dvanced 46-series large cylindrical batteries at the Battery Show Europe 2025. The company showcased its new patented "full-current-path" and "tab-less" design. These designs eliminate all welding points and cuts internal resistance by 20%, allowing much faster EV charging. The batteries feature a thermal-electrical decoupling system with a single-side exhaust valve at the bottom, ensuring efficient heat dissipation and uniform temperature distr...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

hicles, and a range of over 200km for hybrid electric vehicles. The 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...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28