New EV battery safety sensor to prevent thermal runaway
Summary
The Sensor is designed to pick up a range of environmental parameters, including hydrogen, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), pressure change, humidity, dew point and absolute water content. Metis Engineering Managing Director Joe Holdsworth: “Our Battery Safety Sensor is a game changer! The sensor also includes an accelerometer so it can monitor shock loads and impact duration, of up to 24G, that the battery pack may experience. Should the EV be involved in a collision, the sensor will show whether the pack experienced loadings above safe levels, and for what duration. This could inform the decisions as to whether the battery pack requires a service, re-lifeing for domestic or industrial use, or be sent for recycling and any subsequent insurance claims.