New Components to Prevent Battery Fires at the Cell Level
Burning a single, medium-sized EV battery can release 1.5 Kg of toxic HF gas. Because the problem is so serious, various pads, gels, coatings, and foams added to EV battery packs are intended to help slow the spread of heat and fire from one cell to others in the pack. The market for battery fire protection materials is already over $1B.