Battery Thermal Runaway Mentioned as Major Cause of Fires… Ensuring EV Safety Is Essential
Preparation of various sessions including battery/ESS safety test evaluation standards

The Korea Institute of Future Technology Education is holding a seminar on the topic of securing the stability of batteries and ESS, which are key components of electric vehicles, and sharing in-depth information.

The Korea Institute of Future Technology Education announced that it will hold a seminar on 'Technology for Securing Safety of Electric Vehicle Batteries/ESS' both online and offline at the Sapphire Hall of the Federation of Korean Industries building in Yeouido, Seoul, on December 15.

As countries recently foster the electric vehicle industry, the battery-related market is expanding across the entire industry, ranging from materials, components, and equipment to production, supply, recycling, and R&D.

Amidst this, as battery thermal runaway is cited as a major cause of electric vehicle fires, there is a demand for battery condition diagnosis and inspection, safety standards, sensors to delay thermal runaway, and heat dissipation technologies to ensure EV safety.

Statista, a specialized research firm, predicted that the global electric vehicle market would grow more than fourfold from 2020 to 2026, reaching approximately $1 trillion by 2026. According to SNE Research, the demand for electric vehicle batteries is also expected to increase, showing a steep growth trend from $121 billion in 2023 to $400 billion in 2030 and $616 billion in 2035.

The morning session of this seminar includes △EV battery/ESS safety Test evaluation criteria and fire safety verification tests, non-contact, non-destructive defect diagnosis technology for improving electric vehicle battery manufacturing yield, and development technology for heat dissipation, flame retardant materials and solutions to prevent electric vehicle thermal runaway have been prepared.

In the afternoon, presentations are scheduled on topics including: development technology for AI-based X-ray high-speed battery defect inspection equipment; development and application methods for BMS algorithms to mitigate battery degradation speed and extend lifespan using AI; development plans for rapid inspection/diagnosis solutions and complete discharge technology for the reuse/recycling of used batteries; and early detection technology for 'off gas' to prevent thermal runaway and fire prevention solutions.

An official from the research institute stated, "This seminar will serve as a venue to analyze safety assurance technologies, which are a key issue for ESS and electric vehicles, from various angles to present clear solutions across the entire technology, while also sharing diverse technologies and information and presenting corresponding strategies."