CHARLOTTE—Honeywell International Inc. is expanding its strategic alliance with Nexceris, a company that specializes in lithium-ion gas detection. The companies plan to develop sensor-based technology to help prevent conditions leading to thermal runaway in electric vehicle batteries.
"As the world transitions to electric-powered vehicles, automakers are faced with the need to provide lithium-ion batteries that function properly and safely during all stages of their lifecycle,” says Victor Verissimo, general manager of the transportation line of business at Honeywell Sensing and Safety Technologies. “We are supporting this transition with ready-now solutions to help our customers mitigate safety risks as they expand their electric vehicle portfolios.