Bosch has developed a new system that is designed to reduce the risk of electric vehicle battery fire and electric shock to people in the event of an accident.
Many potential buyers of vehicles with an electric propulsion system have expressed concern that in the event of an accident, metal parts of the car body could be energized. And this can become an obstacle in the way of saving people. In addition, in such a situation, the risk of fire increases.
Bosch proposes to solve the problem through the use of small explosives. Such charges in the event of a traffic accident will instantly cut off entire sections of cables going to the battery pack. As a result, the car will be completely de-energized.
Explosive packages can be activated by signals from various on-board sensors, for example, from airbag sensors. The CG912 microchip, which was originally designed to control airbags, will be able to control the operation of the system.
Breaking the cables leading to the batteries will eliminate the possibility of electric shock to people and reduce the likelihood of a battery fire.
Source: 3dnews.ru