A new patent from Stellantis outlines a safety feature for electric vehicles that would automatically eject burning batteries from the vehicle in the event of a fire, reducing the risk of catastrophic damage. The system appears designed to separate and remove compromised battery packs while the car remains operational, potentially limiting fire spread and improving emergency response. This approach contrasts with traditional methods that rely on suppressing fires internally, offering a more aggressive solution to a growing concern in EV safety. The patent suggests a focus on mitigating one of the most dangerous scenarios for electric vehicle owners.
Burning batteries would be ejected from EVs in new Stellantis patent driving.ca
