Fire safety concerns are gathering urgency amid the electric vehicle (EV) boom. Sales of EVs grew by 35% between 2022 and 2023, a trend that shows no signs of slowing down. Production is set to reach nearly 30 million units by 2028. But with the expanding lithium-ion battery value chain – projected to grow by 33% annually in the runup to 2030 – comes critical safety challenges, particularly the risk of fires.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group is addressing these challenges head-on. In a forthcoming webinar, experts will unpack the topic of fire safety in the EV era. The session will showcase innovations in battery materials and processes designed to prevent and contain fire risks. Attendees will gain insight into sustainable, fire-retardant materials like novel plastics and Sol-Rite electrolytes. Thermal responsive spacers, advanced enclosures and MODIC cooling lines will also be discussed as areas where major leaps forward in battery safety are taking place. And Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s new Rocket Test will feature heavily, a groundbreaking test utilising modified rocket motor to simulate the extreme conditions of battery fires.
With standards evolving all the time – revisions to China’s GB38031-2020, mandating that EVs remain fire-free for two hours post-thermal event, will set a major new global threshold for auto fire safety come 2026 – there has never been a better time to get up to speed with the latest developments. By attending this webinar, participants can learn all about them while exploring how effective partnership drive progress in a rapidly changing industry. Manufacturers and regulators alike should take note. Sign up now:
