What safety and abuse tests will you conduct on the cells, and why are these tests important for the NEXTCELL project? How do these tests align with automotive regulations and testing standards?

The safety and abuse tests are critical to ensure the reliability and safety of the battery cells developed in the NEXTCELL project. These tests help assess how the cells respond to extreme conditions that could occur during regular use, abuse or accidents. For the NEXTCELL project, THI will coordinate this task, which will be carried out by different partner organizations. The abuse tests are designed to meet IEC standards.  The works of THI focus on mechanical and electrical tests, such as crush tests, external short circuits, overcharge, forced discharge, and more.

In which ways will the findings from THI’s safety tests influence the design and development of safer and more reliable battery cells in the NEXTCELL project?

The results of safety and abuse tests will have a profound impact on the battery cells for the NEXTCELL project. These tests will help to ensure that the developed cells are safer, more reliable, and in line with global automotive standards. The data from these tests will be crucial in optimizing materials, cell design, safety mechanisms, and battery management systems. Importantly, this will pave the way for developing advanced battery cells that meet consumer expectations and set new benchmarks in the automotive sector.