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Problem
How can battery fires and thermal runaway in EV packs be prevented?
Solution
battery module and a battery pack comprising the same are provided.
Key novelty
The battery module includes a battery cell stack comprising a plurality of battery cells; a module frame accommodating the battery cell stack; flame-retardant members disposed between at least one pair of battery cells adjacent to each other in the battery cell stack; and a fire extinguishing member disposed between the module frame and an upper portion of the battery cell stack.
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