Standards Australia is looking to help prevent EV battery fires through ongoing research. This is to protect end users from potential harm and safety issues related to lithium-ion batteries and EVs.

This project will look at battery fire risks in EVs and micromobility devices, weather exposure, charging practices and vehicle age to lead the way for new safety guidelines for everyday usage.

Standards Australia will draw upon existing recommendations to progress the calibre that can impact emerging technologies.

“By providing expert guidance on the requirements for developing standards that align with the needs of the EV and micromobility sectors this project is at the forefront of an area more people are becoming aware of with the increase of incidents related to batteries,” Standards Australia chief development officer Adam Stingemore says.

“We are leveraging our extensive experience which was boosted by recent research as part of our commitment to ensuring that any resulting standards address critical industry gaps, promote safety and foster innovation.”

‍Research continues towards secondary battery end user safety and developing battery economy while pressing challenges within the energy transition and consumer trends.