The science behind e-scooter fires
Hindustan TimesThe fire in a showroom for electric scooters in Secunderabad, which caused eight deaths, comes in the wake of several instances of e-scooters catching fire across the country. The challenge of fire and explosion risk in batteries is being addressed by most EV manufacturers with their efficient and intelligent Battery Management Systems. A battery typically comprises a series of cells, each of which contains two terminals of opposite charge and an electrolyte —a chemical solution through which charged particles flow, leading to an electric current. “The vehicle battery management system operates batteries based on lab-scale data and relevant models. However, the real-time operation is very different… the battery management system should be designed taking into account real-time operations to avoid such mishaps,” he said.