Honeywell has introduced new innovative solutions to tackle EV battery fires
Monday, 30 October 2023, 16:06 IST
Honeywell, a US-based consumer technology company, has developed innovative solutions to address safety concerns related to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and use. The company's lithium-ion battery safety sensors play a crucial role in detecting potential battery fires and protecting drivers. Sarah Martin, the president of Honeywell Sensing & Safety Technologies, stated that with more than 10 million EVs sold worldwide last year, their importance in making sustainable travel a reality cannot be overstated.
India's EV market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 49 percent from 2022 to 2030. Electric scooter use is also on the rise, and more than half of India’s three-wheeler vehicle registrations last year were electric, and electric two-wheelers are expected to grow by 27.3 percent to $6.1 billion by 2030. In India, an additional 10 million direct jobs and 50 million allied jobs may be needed in this sector by 2030.
“As a leader in EV and scooter battery safety, we aim to drive the electric mobility revolution in the country by augmenting safety standards, offering innovative ready-now solutions, and helping our customers navigate the challenges of the rapidly evolving electric vehicle market”, said Ashish Modi, president, Honeywell India. Honeywell battery safety sensors, when integrated into EV and scooter battery packs, detect thermal runaway risks, enabling warning of passengers and allowing EV and scooter manufacturers to meet international battery fire safety standards.
Through a strategic alliance with Nexceris, a developer of lithium-ion gas detection solutions, Honeywell said it is developing sensors to detect earlier thermal runaway indicators in EV and scooter batteries. This early intervention can help avoid costly property damage or, worse, injury to drivers. The company also offers electrical safety gear, portable and fixed gas detection technologies, and PPE such as gloves, face shields, and dielectric boots for high-risk areas like electrode mixing, coating, drying, and cell finishing.
India's EV market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 49 percent from 2022 to 2030. Electric scooter use is also on the rise, and more than half of India’s three-wheeler vehicle registrations last year were electric, and electric two-wheelers are expected to grow by 27.3 percent to $6.1 billion by 2030. In India, an additional 10 million direct jobs and 50 million allied jobs may be needed in this sector by 2030.
“As a leader in EV and scooter battery safety, we aim to drive the electric mobility revolution in the country by augmenting safety standards, offering innovative ready-now solutions, and helping our customers navigate the challenges of the rapidly evolving electric vehicle market”, said Ashish Modi, president, Honeywell India. Honeywell battery safety sensors, when integrated into EV and scooter battery packs, detect thermal runaway risks, enabling warning of passengers and allowing EV and scooter manufacturers to meet international battery fire safety standards.
Through a strategic alliance with Nexceris, a developer of lithium-ion gas detection solutions, Honeywell said it is developing sensors to detect earlier thermal runaway indicators in EV and scooter batteries. This early intervention can help avoid costly property damage or, worse, injury to drivers. The company also offers electrical safety gear, portable and fixed gas detection technologies, and PPE such as gloves, face shields, and dielectric boots for high-risk areas like electrode mixing, coating, drying, and cell finishing.
