Conference Proceedings: A Summary of Expert Perspectives on Safety Readiness of Electric Vehicle Batteries in India
By Dr. Parveen Kumar, Pawan Mulukutla, and Ashish Rawat
World Resources Institute India (WRI India) hosted a webinar on ‘Safety Readiness of Electric Vehicle (EV) Batteries in India’ to raise awareness regarding the safety challenges of EV batteries and solutions to overcome them. The webinar was part of the “Forum for Decarbonizing Transport” under the NDC-Transport Initiative for Asia. The panel comprised experts who during the discussion highlighted the current safety concerns and charted the way forward for a safer EV battery ecosystem in India.
The panel analyzed the recent EV fire incidents in India and other countries, shedding light on the reasons for them while focusing on operational and technological perspectives. The experts recommended the following measures to build a robust ecosystem for EV batteries:
Ensure seamless implementation of safety standards and compliance for EV batteries from the cell to the pack level.
Use standardized chargers and introduce compliance standards for metered EV connections.
Deploy safety alert systems for battery packs to prevent fire hazards.
Encourage skill development and training of service providers and operators.
Promote innovation in the design of battery packs to improve their
operational safety.Develop a circular economy for battery packs and EV chargers.
Read more on WRI’s website wri.org.
