The risk of battery fires in electric vehicles is forcing manufacturers to take serious steps. Germany’s Volkswagen (VW) has recalled thousands of cars over this threat. With this, Volkswagen has carried out one of the largest recalls in its history. Other electric vehicles are also facing this risk.
What measures need to be taken? Are similar recalls expected at other companies?
Speaking to Globalinfo.az, transport expert Aslan Asadov said that one of the main issues in vehicles powered by electric batteries is determining the stability of the power supply:
“The production of batteries and their operating principle must comply with relevant standards, and the experience of companies specializing in this field should be used. When any vehicle is manufactured, its design should be carried out by specialized companies that take into account important structural elements and rely on years of experience. Vehicles are manufactured to suit the climate characteristics of different regions of the world. For example, for the Caucasus region, as well as areas with cold or mild winters, it is important that vehicles are adapted to these conditions. Vehicles must maintain their functionality and durability under various operating conditions.”
Aslan Asadov
The expert noted that the main measures to eliminate problems arising in vehicles must be of a structural nature:
“These issues should be resolved by reconciling the capabilities of manufacturing countries with consumer demands. Faults occurring in batteries, the injection mechanism, the braking system and other components are mainly related to a failure to account for regional characteristics, or to incorrect structural calculations during manufacturing. Recalls at other companies depend on the faults identified in specific models.”
It should be noted that similar recalls have already begun in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Laman Imran
Globalinfo.az
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