Italian automotive supplier Marelli has developed a new version of its battery management system (BMS) for automotive applications, to be released in 2025. Based on Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, the next-generation Marelli Energy Full EIS system is capable of early anomaly detection, preventing thermal runaway. The BMS is designed to enable higher frequency measurements and provide… Read more »
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Asahi Kasei launches new flame-retardant nonwoven fabric for EV battery safety
Japanese chemical company Asahi Kasei is introducing a new flame-resistant and highly flexible nonwoven fabric, LASTAN, for thermal runaway protection in top covers, busbar protection sleeves and other applications within an EV battery pack. Mineral-based materials are typically used for thermal runaway protection, but they tend to be heavy and brittle, making them difficult to… Read more »
XING Mobility unveils new immersion cooling battery system for commercial EVs
Taiwan-based XING Mobility, which is developing immersion cooling battery technologies, launched its latest modular cooling system for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Building on XING’s Immersio XM25 cell-to-pack system introduced in 2019, the Immersio XM28 uses ternary lithium chemistry and optimized space to provide higher energy density, according to the company. The system features active… Read more »
Driving Innovation: Trends in EV Battery Pack Design and Donaldson’s Response to Market Evolution
Effective venting and ingress protection is critical to the performance and longevity of EV battery packs. Donaldson Dual-Stage battery vents are designed for optimal performance during normal operation and edge cases such as thermal runaway. As EV battery packs have improved with new technology, so have battery vents. The latest advancements in battery venting technology… Read more »
New technology platform pinpoints EV battery hotspots
Sponsored by Littelfuse. New technology platform enhances the performance and lifespan of EV batteries. Lithium batteries offer the highest power density compared with other battery chemistries. Lithium batteries can store more energy in a smaller, lightweight package than any other type of battery. As a result, Lithium-based batteries are the battery type of choice for… Read more »
Donaldson’s new Dual-Stage Jet battery vent provides higher degassing rates
Filtration specialist Donaldson makes a range of battery venting systems—safety systems designed to allow gases to escape from an EV battery pack during an emergency situation. Launched at the recent Battery Show in Germany, the company’s Dual-Stage Jet is a new design that provides enhanced pressure equalization and ingress protection under normal operating conditions to… Read more »
Ensuring safe and reliable lithium-ion battery performance
Sponsored by Parker Lord. The demand for electric vehicles continues to increase, with EV sales growing faster than any other major category of automobile. According to an article in Forbes, 2023 was the first time more than 1 million EVs were sold in the U.S. in one calendar year, reaching between 1.3 million and 1.4… Read more »
Battery Vents For Diverse EV Applications
Breathing Life Into EVs: Decoding Donaldson Battery Vents For Diverse Applications. EV battery pack designs have evolved and so have solutions to provide pressure equalization and thermal runaway mitigation. To meet the range of market needs, Donaldson has developed a vast portfolio of battery vents. This webinar will walk through Donaldson’s approach of aligning end… Read more »
Mitigating EV Battery Thermal Runaway Risks With Simulation Technology
Electric vehicle fires often become big news stories, but what actually causes them? A chain reaction inside the battery—called thermal runaway —causes the battery to generate excess heat and catch fire. Regulations have been put in place so that once a thermal runaway issue has been detected in the battery pack, occupants of the car… Read more »
Battery vents for diverse EV applications (Webinar)
EV battery pack designs have evolved and so have solutions to provide pressure equalization and thermal runaway mitigation. To meet the range of market needs, Donaldson has developed a vast portfolio of battery vents. Join this webinar, where we will walk through Donaldson’s approach of aligning end-user requirements with innovative designs. Key takeaways: Reserve your… Read more »