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Webinar: How to decrease risks of catastrophic failures in EV battery cells (it is not what you think)

Lithium-ion battery technology has played a significant role in the advancement of electric vehicles and other consumer electronics. As market competition intensifies, manufacturers are striving to achieve higher power densities and production throughput. While lithium-ion technology has matured, electrical shorts can still develop inside the cell after passing production tests due to burrs or particles … Continue reading “Webinar: How to decrease risks of catastrophic failures in EV battery cells (it is not what you think)”

Mercedes EQE's Catastrophic Fire In Underground Garage: What We Know

Even though, statistically, electric vehicles are less likely to catch fire than cars with a combustion engine. But when they do go up in flames, they can cause a lot more damage. This Mercedes-Benz EQE started showing white smoke and went ablaze seconds later in an underground parking lot in an apartment complex in the … Continue reading “Mercedes EQE's Catastrophic Fire In Underground Garage: What We Know”