Hyundai Mobis Unveils EV Battery Fire Suppression Technology
The newly developed system targets thermal runaway at its source, integrating advanced hardware and software to meet rising global safety standards.
- Hyundai Mobis has announced a patented EV battery fire suppression system that automatically discharges a suppressant to prevent the spread of fire.
- The innovation focuses on halting thermal runaway, a dangerous process of uncontrollable overheating in battery cells.
- The system integrates a Battery Management System, extinguishing devices, and specialized battery cases equipped with internal sensors to detect and respond to abnormalities.
- This first-of-its-kind technology aligns with stricter safety regulations in markets like Europe, China, and India, which require delays or prevention of thermal transfer during battery fires.
- While the company has filed domestic and international patents for the system, no timeline has been disclosed for its commercial implementation.