Engineers Develop Car Battery Ejection System
Engineers have created a car battery that can launch itself during a fire, designed to eject the battery away from the vehicle in case of thermal runaway, or spontaneous combustion.
A video from a Chinese automotive safety symposium demonstrates the battery ejection system, showing an SUV firing a battery module from underneath the vehicle.
The system is designed to eject the battery away from the vehicle following any signs of thermal runaway.
- The battery ejection system is intended to prevent damage and injury in the event of a fire.
- The technology raises questions about its effectiveness and potential consequences.
Author's summary: Engineers built a car battery that launches itself during a fire.