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2 stories tagged battery-casings on EV Digest.

New JetBlast System Enhances EV Battery Casing Thermal Runaway Testing

AZL Aachen has launched its JetBlast system, a specialized testing rig designed to simulate extreme conditions like flame exposure and hot particle blasts that occur during EV battery thermal runaway events. This technology aims to accurately assess the resilience of battery casing materials under such severe stress. The system's initial calibration confirms its operational readiness for a joint partner project focused on advanced thermal runaway testing.

September 16, 2026Charged EVsAZL Aachen

AZL Project Aims to Scale Composite Battery Casings for Electric Trucks and Buses

German engineering group AZL has initiated a collaborative project focused on advancing composite, plastic-based battery casings for heavy-duty electric vehicles. The goal is to make these lightweight alternatives to traditional steel and aluminum economically viable for electric trucks, buses, and off-highway vehicles. This move could reduce vehicle weight and lower manufacturing costs in the commercial EV sector.

July 6, 2026Charged EVsAZL