Abstract: According to several aspects, a thermal runaway ducting system for a battery pack having one or more thermal runaway protection (TRP) trays is provided. The thermal runaway ducting system may include one or more flexible hoses in fluid communication with the one or more TRP trays. The thermal runaway ducting system further may include a sensor manifold in fluid communication with the one or more flexible hoses and a battery pack exit vent.

Abstract: A battery pack for a vehicle includes a housing including at least one pack vent between an interior and an exterior of the housing. A plurality of battery cells are contained within the housing. A channel tray includes channel arrays having a plurality of vent openings each positioned in connection with a vent on each of the plurality of battery cells. The channel arrays are in connection with the at least one vent of the housing, wherein the channel system is enclosed from the rest of the volume of the pack and the plurality of vent openings are each provided with a vent cover.