A holistic contribution to fast innovation in electric vehicles: An overview of the DEMOBASE research project

Bordes, Arnaud; Danilov, Dmitri L.; Desprez, Philippe; Lecocq, Amandine; Marlair, Guy; Truchot, Benjamin; Dahmani, Mounir; Siret, C.; Laurent, Sophie; Herreyre, S.; Dominget, Alexandre; Hamelin, Lorie; Rigobert, G.; Benjamin, Sébastien; Legrand, Nathalie; Belerrajoul, M.; Maurer, Wilhelm; Chen, Z.; Raijmakers, L.H.J.; Li, D.; Zhou, Jiang; Notten, Peter H. L.; Perlo, Pietro; Biasiotto, M.; Introzzi, R.; Petit, Martin; Martin, Joseph; Bernard, Julien; Koffel, S.; Lonrentz, V.; Durling, Erik; Korali, S.; Wang, Z.; Massazza, M.; Lamontarana, S.

doi:10.1016/j.etran.2021.100144

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“…So far, mainly lithium-ion batteries have been used. This is due to their unique characteristics, including high energy and power densities, long lifetime, low maintenance, and their rapid price decrease as the result of economies of scale and learning curves [2][3][4][5][6]. Following the adoption of battery electric vehicles [2,7], the production of lithium-ion batteries has shown fast growth [8].…”

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Ready for the Road? A Socio-Technical Investigation of Fire Safety Improvement Options for Lithium-Ion Traction Batteries

Kirkels

Bleker²,

Romijn

2022

Energies

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Battery technology is crucial in the transition towards electric mobility. Lithium-ion batteries are conquering the market but are facing fire safety risks that might threaten further applications. In this study, we address the problem and potential solutions for traction batteries in the European Union area. We do so by taking a unique socio-technical system perspective. Therefore, a novel, mixed-method approach is applied, combining literature review; stakeholder interviews; Failure Mode, Mechanisms, and Event Analysis (FMMEA); and rapid prototyping. Our findings confirm that fire safety is an upcoming concern. Still, most stakeholders lack a full understanding of the problem. Improving safety is a shared responsibility among supply chain and societal stakeholders. For automotive applications, voluntary standard-setting on safety risks is an appropriate tool to improve fire safety, whereas for niche applications, a top-down approach setting regulations seems more suited. For both groups, the adaptation of battery pack designs to prevent thermal runaway propagation is shown to be promising from a technological, practical, and organizational perspective. The chosen mixed-method approach allowed for a holistic analysis of the problems and potential solutions. As such, it can serve as an empowerment strategy for stakeholders in the field, stimulating further discussion, agenda building, and action.

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Ready for the Road? A Socio-Technical Investigation of Fire Safety Improvement Options for Lithium-Ion Traction Batteries

Kirkels

Bleker²,

Romijn

2022

Energies

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Pool Fires Within a Large Under-Ventilated Environment: Experimental Analysis and Numerical Simulation Using OpenFOAM

Cavazzuti,

Tartarini

2024

Fire Technol

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Experimental analyses and numerical simulations are carried out on a test case involving an heptane pool fire within a large under-ventilated environment. During the experiments, the temperature history at several locations within the room is monitored by means of thermocouples, and the fire radiative heat transfer estimated through a plate thermocouple. The experimental layout is then replicated numerically and tested using OpenFOAM CFD code. The study is a preliminary analysis performed for code validation purposes on a full-scale fire scenario. The results of the simulations are compared to the experimental results and critically analysed, finding a reasonable agreement overall. Critical issues in fire modelling are also highlighted. In fact, due to the problem complexity and the limitations of the numerical models available some important aspect that can significantly influence the outcome of the simulations must be calibrated a posteriori, somewhat limiting the general predictive applicability of the fire models. Primarily, these are the heat release rate history, the combustion efficiency, and, to a lesser extent, the convective heat transfer boundary condition at the wall.

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Enabling large-scale integration of electric bus fleets in harsh environments: Possibilities, potentials, and challenges

Harasis,

Khan,

Massoud

2024

Energy

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A holistic contribution to fast innovation in electric vehicles: An overview of the DEMOBASE research project

Cited by 7 publications

References 11 publications

Ready for the Road? A Socio-Technical Investigation of Fire Safety Improvement Options for Lithium-Ion Traction Batteries

Ready for the Road? A Socio-Technical Investigation of Fire Safety Improvement Options for Lithium-Ion Traction Batteries

Pool Fires Within a Large Under-Ventilated Environment: Experimental Analysis and Numerical Simulation Using OpenFOAM

Enabling large-scale integration of electric bus fleets in harsh environments: Possibilities, potentials, and challenges

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