Lakshmi Prasad Bhatta

Automobile Engineer with over 20 years of experience in designing and developing safety systems to protect the people from fatal accidents. Specialized in creating vehicle systems to prevent the risk by protecting highly inflammable fuel and high voltage electrical systems during crashes. Supported global efforts in battery electric vehicle development, contributing to global initiative aimed at reducing automotive pollution and fighting climate change.

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Presentation

Ensuring battery safety in vehicle crash scenarios with due care testing

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain prominence in the global automotive market, ensuring battery safety during vehicle crashes has become a critical area of focus in automotive testing and development. This presentation will explore the engineering challenges and innovative solutions designed to safeguard high-voltage battery systems in the event of a collision. One of the most challenging and high-risk scenarios is the side pole collision, where the vehicle's battery system is exposed to extreme lateral forces. To address these risks and ensure the safety of both occupants and the vehicle, automakers employ stringent side pole testing combined with due care testing procedures. These processes evaluate the performance and resilience of the battery system under crash conditions, helping to mitigate risks associated with battery failure, such as thermal runaway, fire, or electrical short circuits.