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Stellantis patents battery ejection system to counter EV fire risk
Stellantis has filed a US patent for a system that physically ejects an electric vehicle battery when fire risk is detected, according to a filing by FCA US, the group's American division, spotted by CarBuzz. The patent addresses thermal runaway concerns, though studies show EVs catch fire statistically less often than petrol or hybrid vehicles. The system aims to tackle the propagation challenge when a battery cell overheats and spreads to adjacent cells.
Why it matters
Fleet operators and charging site designers may need to factor in new safety protocols if ejection systems become standard, potentially affecting depot layouts and emergency response planning. The patent signals OEM focus on mitigating perceived fire risk, which remains a barrier to EV adoption despite lower statistical incidence than combustion vehicles.