动力锂电池空运难？新型防护技术来了

Core Insights - The launch of the "Lithium Battery Transportation Safety Protection Technology and Equipment" demonstration project marks a significant step in the application of lithium battery air transport, enhancing logistics efficiency by nearly 80% compared to traditional land transport [1][2] - China is the world's largest producer of power lithium batteries, with the total industry output value expected to exceed 1.2 trillion yuan in 2024 [1] - The air transport volume of lithium batteries in China is projected to reach 645,000 tons in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 21.26%, indicating a continuous increase in market demand [1] Industry Developments - The Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Science and Technology have included lithium battery air transport in the "14th Five-Year" national key research and development plan, with a focus on overcoming three major bottlenecks: unclear thermal runaway mechanisms, material and structural failures, and lack of testing technologies [2] - A comprehensive safety protection system has been developed, which includes real-time monitoring of 12 core data points during transportation, utilizing AI algorithms for risk warning and emergency response [2] - Experts and representatives from various fields, including transportation, new energy, and logistics, are actively discussing the development bottlenecks and solutions for the lithium battery air logistics supply chain [2]