This report responds to a request by the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology) to the National Research Council (NRC) to examine the current theoretical and ...

Thermal runaway and system safety are critical topics when it comes to using lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries for battery energy storage systems (BESS). Incidents such as a suspected battery explosion ...

Every manufacturer has its own way of putting together an electric vehicle (EV) battery pack, and every manufacturer must consider the fire safety of its batteries. While EV fires are a very rare ...