Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Laboratory of the Rockies are conducting advanced research on battery safety to prevent failures and design safer and more reliable battery systems for the future. They are using advanced imaging techniques, artificial intelligence models, and collaborations with industry experts to analyze battery behaviors and evaluate emerging battery chemistries like sodium, potassium-ion, and solid-state lithium metal. The lab's work under the ARPA-E JOULES program aims to support U.S. battery innovation and next-generation technologies, focusing on understanding and managing risks associated with high-energy density technologies like battery-powered electric vehicles. NLR's research aims to advance the industry responsibly, with a focus on safety throughout the life cycle of batteries, including energy storage, transportation, and mobility research.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/20/cradle-to-crisis-approach-improves-battery-safety-performance/