An EV charging station, also known as a charge point or electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), is a station with charging poles that supplies electrical power for charging plug-in electric vehicles. At these stations, car batteries can be charged. For logistic and customer-friendly reasons, these charging poles are usually placed next to each other in garages or parking lots. So, whether the EV…
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Live tests of Fire Isolator – Our Fire Isolator dealer EMSTEC in Korea has performed several successful tests of the Fire Isolator concept. These tests were an important and necessary step for acceptance of the Fire Isolator concept in Korea and proof for authorities/government agencies that the Fire Isolator is doing its job of quickly…
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You have probably heard about the Felicity Ace, the ship that capsized on March 1st, 2022, and then sunk with thousands of vehicles from the Volkswagen Group onboard. Some of them electric. And although there is no proof of the fact, many believe that the fire on the Felicity Ace started with an EV car…
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When it comes to extinguishing fires, most people think directly of water. Water is often cold and, most importantly, makes sure the burning object doesn’t get more oxygen. This is why firefighters have been controlling and stopping fires with lots and lots of water over the years. However, just water is not always the solution.…
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More and more people are investing in new, modern EV cars nowadays. In the Netherlands alone, 337.822 people are already driving EV cars (September 2021), and this number is growing fast. The fear of EV cars catching fire, however, is growing too. Some HOA’s (Home Owners Associations) in the Netherlands have even banned electric cars…
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Fire⚡️Isolator will make its debut and be present for the first time at Interschutz in June 2022. This leading global firefighting trade show will also be the place and time we present Fire⚡️Isolator to a global audience for the first time at Interschutz. The urgency for having a strategy to fight and control lithium-ion fires…
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Introducing the Key Elements of the Fire ⚡️ Isolator concept: the high temperature (peak 1600 Celsius) fire blanket VR0906Li, the low-pressure aerosol units, and the water mist lance. The three elements of the successful Fire ⚡️ Isolator concept are now available as a product in a durable, sturdy box. The VR0906Li Fire Blanket, the Aerosol…
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Fire ⚡️ Isolator is a concept for isolating and fighting EV car fires based on best practices and live testing. In general, there is not one single solution to extinguish or control EV car fires, as all firefighters who have dealt with these types of car fires will be able to confirm. That’s why we created…
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Controlling EV car fires Fire⚡Isolator – After almost two years of intensive research, design, and testing, we and our Fire⚡Isolator partners T-ISS, Studsgaard, and Garant ProTech demonstrated the Fire⚡Isolator concept on March 17, 2022. This time in front of an audience of Ferry owners, safety directors of both maritime and onshore sectors, port authorities, government,…
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What is the Aerosol Unit? The Aerosol Unit is a device that first responders use in a fire situation. Because the unit is a lightweight, hand-held device, it is very easy to use. It allows the first responder on the scene to activate and throw it into the fire area. The device will then automatically…
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EV cars on fire In this article, we will tell you how to safely control EV car fires to prevent collateral damage. Why? Because electric car fires are very different from normal car fires. EV fires are hotter than regular carfires because of the lithium batteries. This can cause dangerous situations, especially in car parks…
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