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01-10-2023 | Editorial

Friend or Foe

Author: Marc Ziegler

Published in: MTZ worldwide | Issue 10/2023

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The article delves into the growing concern of electric vehicle (EV) battery fires, particularly in the context of the expanding market in China. It highlights the unique challenges posed by lithium-ion battery fires, which are difficult to extinguish and can generate their own oxygen, making them highly dangerous. The consequences of these fires are often more severe than those of conventional car fires, producing toxic substances and highly flammable gases. The article underscores the urgent need for battery developers to find solutions to prevent thermal runaway propagation, as active fire extinguishing may not be feasible. It also provides insights into the statistical data showing that, despite the risks, EVs do not catch fire more frequently than conventional cars. The focus on the specific challenges and the innovative preventive measures being undertaken makes this article a must-read for professionals in the field.

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Metadata
Title
Friend or Foe
Author
Marc Ziegler
Publication date
01-10-2023
Publisher
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden
Published in
MTZ worldwide / Issue 10/2023
Electronic ISSN: 2192-9114
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s38313-023-1527-3