Safety in Electric Vehicles - IDTechEx Explores Fire Protection Materials

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from lithium-ion could be another solution to reducing the risk of fires. Despite the fact that this type of battery still comes with a risk, early studies report a lower chance of thermal runaway. Their ability to be transported at 0V also makes them lower risk than lithium-ion when considering transport and assembly.

Solid-state batteries could also replace the liquid electrolyte in traditional lithium-ion cells with a better operating temperature range, meaning they are less likely to overheat. More information about their differences can be found in IDTechEx's report.

Battery demand is greatest in the automotive sector, with countries such as Norway having the highest market share of EVs in the world. However, other modes of transport are also at risk. Electric buses that do long hours and require larger batteries could be even more important to protect, as so many people are on board throughout the day. In Asia, electric scooters are a popular form of transport and are commonly brought inside the house, making fire protection essential.

Despite petrol and diesel cars being more likely to catch on fire, the fast-growing electric vehicle market still has some risks. IDTechEx has benchmarked the various fire protection material options in terms of efficiency in application, thermal and electrical insulation, costs, and more. The report also provides market shares for current materials and future adoption. The popularity of this topic has meant that increasing numbers of companies are taking interest in the market. Whilst common materials used already will remain a mainstay, their market share is predicted to be eroded somewhat by new emerging alternatives like aerogels and compression pads.

The free IDTechEx webinar 'The Evolving Opportunity in EV Battery Fire Protection Materials' is still available for viewing on-demand until 29th August 2024 – see www.IDTechEx.com/Webinars to register for this and other technology webinars, presented by industry experts.

For more in-depth information, including detailed fire protection material analysis and trends, regulations in different global regions, and 10-year market forecasts, please see the IDTechEx report, "Fire Protection Materials for EV Batteries 2024-2034: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts" – www.IDTechEx.com/FPM. This report is also available as part of IDTechEx's Future Mobility Subscription, a market intelligence subscription offering on-going data and independent analysis on the mobility industry and other related sectors. See www.IDTechEx.com/Mobility for more information.

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