Thermal runaway, as it relates to electric vehicles (EVs), refers to the uncontrollable self-heating of a battery cell. This phenomenon can occur when a battery cell experiences a failure that leads to an increase in temperature, which in turn can cause further reactions that generate even more heat. If not managed properly, this cycle can lead to a significant increase in temperature and may result in the battery catching fire or, in extreme cases, exploding. It is critical for EV manufacturers to incorporate safety systems to monitor and manage battery temperatures to prevent thermal runaway.
What is thermal runaway as it relates to EVs?
When energy is stranded in the battery
When the electric vehicle starts by itself
When the battery is too hot to start the vehicle
The uncontrollable self-heating of a battery cell
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