UK guidance for ro-ro ferries – The UK government has released a document containing guidelines for dealing with EV on board RoRo ferries: *MGN 653 (M) Electric vehicles onboard passenger roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferries* Among many other guidelines, it contains the advice to have specialized fire blankets on board as part of manual fire fighting. This…
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As the popularity of EV cars continues to rise, their transportation on cargo ships has become increasingly common. However, several recent incidents on cargo ships carrying electric vehicles, this has raised a critical issue. Due to the lithium batteries inside EV cars, shipping them is not without risk. Our Fire Isolator concept is there to…
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What are lithium-ion batteries? Lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion batteries) are a type of rechargeable battery widely used in numerous applications, including electric vehicles. They are known for their high energy density, relatively lightweight, and long cycle life. How do lithium-ion batteries work? Lithium-ion batteries work by moving lithium ions between two electrodes—an anode (negative electrode) and…
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Electric vehicle fire blanket – Electric car fires present a new and unique challenge for firefighters these days because fighting electric car fires is very different from fighting normal car fires. EVs contain lithium batteries, which can generate intense heat. In case of a fire, this can escalate quickly and the fire becomes very difficult…
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Fire Isolator Italy – With the growing number of electric car fires (lithium batteries), there is also growing awareness that fighting these types of car fires requires tactics other than water alone. Even in Italy, where the number of electric cars on the road is growing rapidly, there is growing interest in our Fire Isolator…
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Unlike gasoline-powered vehicles, electric cars use high-voltage lithium-ion batteries that contain flammable electrolytes. This makes electric car fires hard to extinguish. When an electric vehicle catches fire, the battery’s high voltage can create a phenomenon called thermal runaway, where the battery pack overheats and ignites other cells, leading to an intense and prolonged fire. This…
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In this animated video, we show you how to deploy the Fire Isolator concept in the event of a fire in an electric vehicle. You will see slowly and clearly explained the following steps to follow when deploying the Fire Isolator concept. How to safely approach the burning EV Where to place the smart bag…
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The Fire Isolator Concept consists of several tested and proven elements that, when used together, deliver the best results when fighting EV fires in car parks, garages, or on ferries. Our Thermal Viewer (or thermal camera) is one of those crucial elements. What is the Thermal Viewer? The Thermal Viewer is a thermal camera that provides…
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A common way to extinguish or control fires in lithium batteries is water. Lots of water. Extreme amounts of water. However, we are not aware of a single incident where the use of a lot of water has resulted in completely extinguishing or even reducing the flames. Thousands of gallons of water have been used…
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Electric vehicles (EVs) have been gaining popularity in recent years as a more environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. However, like any vehicle, EVs can catch fire under certain conditions. While the number of EVs catching fire is not very large in terms of numbers, the incidents all make the news because these types of…
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Elbiler i brann I denne artikkelen vil vi fortelle deg hvordan du kan kontrollere branner i elbiler på en sikker måte for å forhindre sideskade. Hvorfor? Fordi elbilbranner er veldig forskjellige fra vanlige bilbranner. Elbilbranner er varmere enn vanlige bilbranner på grunn av litiumbatteriene. Dette kan forårsake farlige situasjoner, spesielt på parkeringsplasser eller bildekk på…
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EV-bilar som brinner I den här artikeln berättar vi hur du på ett säkert sätt kan kontrollera bränder i elbilar för att förhindra skador. Varför? Eftersom elbilsbränder skiljer sig mycket från vanliga bilbränder. Elbilsbränder är varmare än vanliga bilbränder på grund av litiumbatterierna. Detta kan orsaka farliga situationer, särskilt i parkeringshus eller bildäck på fartyg,…
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Coches eléctricos en llamas En este artículo le explicamos cómo controlar de forma segura los incendios de coches eléctricos para evitar daños colaterales. ¿Por qué? Porque los incendios de coches eléctricos son muy diferentes de los incendios de coches normales. Los incendios de VE son más calientes que los de coches normales debido a las…
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Brennende Elektroautos In diesem Artikel erfahren Sie, wie Sie Brände von Elektroautos sicher kontrollieren können, um Kollateralschäden zu vermeiden. Und warum? Weil sich Brände von Elektroautos stark von normalen Fahrzeugbränden unterscheiden. Brände von Elektroautos sind wegen der Lithiumbatterien heißer als normale Autobrände. Das kann zu gefährlichen Situationen führen, vor allem auf Parkplätzen oder Autodecks auf…
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Auto EV in fiamme In questo articolo vi spiegheremo come controllare in modo sicuro gli incendi delle auto EV per evitare danni collaterali. Perché? Perché gli incendi delle auto elettriche sono molto diversi da quelli delle auto normali. Gli incendi di auto elettriche sono più caldi di quelli delle auto normali a causa delle batterie…
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You have probably heard about the Felicity Ace, the car-carrying vessel that capsized on March 1st, 2022, and then sunk with thousands of vehicles from the Volkswagen Group onboard. However, this wasn’t the first ferry that got into trouble due to an EV car fire. Electric vehicle fires on ferries and car-carries According to the…
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The Fire Isolator concept should be quickly deployed in the case of a lithium car fire where the battery is also on fire and where as a result water extinguishing is not an option. Training in our concept to successfully control and isolate EV car fires is therefore very important to achieve the maximum result…
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FIRE⚡️ISOLATOR on konsepti sähköautojen tulipalojen eristämiseen ja sammuttamiseen perustuen parhaisiin käytäntöihin ja live-testaukseen. Yleisesti ottaen sähköautojen tulipalojen sammuttamiseen tai hallintaan ei ole yhtä ainoaa ratkaisua, kuten kaikki tämän tyyppisiä autopaloja käsittelevät palomiehet voivat vahvistaa. Sähköautojen tulipalojen tehokas eristäminen ja sammuttaminen vaatii useita erilaisia menetelmiä sähköautoissa olevien litiumioniakkujen ansiosta. Sähköauton on päätyttävä konttiin joka on täytetty…
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An aerosol unit is a lightweight, hand-held device that can be used during a fire to significantly reduce it. First responders and firefighters use it primarily for class A, B and C fires. It allows them to activate it on scene and throw them into the fire area. The device will then automatically activate and,…
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FIRE⚡️ISOLATOR is een concept voor het isoleren en bestrijden van branden in elektrische auto’s, gebaseerd op best practices en live tests. In het algemeen is er niet één oplossing voor het blussen of bestrijden van EV-autobranden, zoals alle brandweerlieden die met dit soort autobranden te maken hebben gehad, zullen kunnen bevestigen. Het zijn branden waar…
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