Alert Issued by Fire Protection Research Foundation and Fire Safety Research Institute Regarding Fire Risk in Electric Vehicle Fire Suppression using Battery-Involved Fire Blankets
In the ever-evolving world of electric vehicles (EVs), a groundbreaking research project is making waves in the battery market. The project, part of the broader field of Batteries News, is aimed at improving our understanding of hazards generated by EV battery fires and developing effective firefighting tactics.
The research project, which has been making headlines, recently issued a notice in collaboration with the Fire Protection Research Foundation and the Fire Safety Research Institute. This notice highlighted a potential hazard involving fire blankets used for EV fire suppression efforts with battery involvement. However, the notice did not specify the nature of the potential hazard or the specific experiments it refers to.
This warning was echoed by FeuerTRUTZ Network and VdS (Verband der Schadensversicherer), who issued a similar warning about the potential explosion risk when using fire blankets to extinguish EVs with battery involvement. This warning was published in June 2020.
The research project evaluated the capability of standard hose stream application, water application with an under-vehicle nozzle, and an electric vehicle fire blanket to suppress and establish control of a burning EV with confirmed battery pack fire involvement. The forthcoming electric vehicle research report from the Fire Safety Research Institute, available at fsri.org, will address the details of the experiments conducted for the Fire Safety of Batteries and Electric Vehicles research project.
It's important to note that the research project did not reveal any specific findings or conclusions about the effectiveness of the fire blankets in EV fire suppression efforts. The upcoming report is expected to provide more insights into this matter.
As the EV market continues to grow, it's crucial to ensure the safety of both drivers and emergency responders. This research project is a significant step towards understanding and mitigating the unique risks associated with EV fires, contributing to the overall safety of the EV industry.
Stay tuned for the upcoming report for more details on the findings of this groundbreaking research project.
