With the rise of electric vehicles all over the world, comes a great risk as well. Driving a car that is better for the environment is obviously great, but what happens when an electric vehicle catches fire? And why are EV car fires so dangerous to their surroundings? In this article, we tell you all…
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Light Electrical Vehicle Fires – Small electric vehicles like e-bikes and e-scooters are becoming more and more common. While these eco-friendly modes of transportation offer convenience and reduce emissions, they also come with a growing concern: lithium-ion batteries. As the popularity of these lightweight electric vehicles increases, incidents involving lithium batteries have also been on…
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This incredible video captures a remarkable moment during the test of the fire blanket conducted by our trusted partner and dealer, SSI Fire Solutions. It showcases the exceptional performance of our Fire Isolator blanket, which not only successfully contained the fire but also demonstrated its incredible resilience by withstanding an unexpected explosion within the battery.…
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Blusdeken elektrische auto – Branden in elektrische auto’s vormen een nieuwe en unieke uitdaging voor brandweerlieden, omdat het bestrijden van branden in elektrische auto’s heel anders verloopt dan het bestrijden van normale autobranden. Elektrische auto’s bevatten namelijk lithiumbatterijen. Ze kunnen in een korte tijd enorm veel hitte genereren. In het geval van een autobrand kan…
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Couverture anti-feu – Les incendies de voitures électriques représentent aujourd’hui un défi nouveau et unique pour les pompiers, car la lutte contre les incendies de voitures électriques est très différente de la lutte contre les incendies de voitures normales. Les VE contiennent des batteries au lithium qui peuvent générer une chaleur intense. En cas d’incendie,…
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Löschdecke für Elektroautos – Brände von Elektroautos stellen für die Feuerwehr eine neue und einzigartige Herausforderung dar, denn die Bekämpfung von Bränden in Elektroautos unterscheidet sich stark von der Bekämpfung normaler Autobrände. Elektroautos enthalten Lithiumbatterien, die große Hitze erzeugen können. Im Falle eines Brandes kann diese schnell eskalieren, und das Feuer ist sehr schwer unter…
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Manta ignífuga – Los incendios de coches eléctricos suponen un reto nuevo y único para los bomberos hoy en día, ya que la lucha contra los incendios de coches eléctricos es muy diferente de la lucha contra los incendios de coches normales. Los vehículos eléctricos contienen baterías de litio que pueden generar un calor intenso.…
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Coperta antifiamma – Gli incendi di auto elettriche rappresentano oggi una sfida nuova e unica per i vigili del fuoco, perché la lotta contro gli incendi di auto elettriche è molto diversa da quella contro gli incendi di auto normali. I veicoli elettrici contengono batterie al litio che possono generare un calore intenso. In caso…
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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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