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Contribution to MARBEL
Fraunhofer IWU is engaged in thermal management and housing of the batteries based upon metal foams and Phase Change Material taking care of mechanical and thermal protection of the system. Additionally, Fraunhofer IWU is Work Package Leader for Dissemination in the project.