• More and more vehicles on our roads are electric or hybrid vehicles (EV and HEV) as there is a global transition to renewable fuels. Knowledge is limited about fire risks with vehicles having these new energy sources. Consequences connected to risks of Li-ion batteries in case of a malfunction, may imply serious outcomes, for example if the driver is affected by gas emissions or by fire/explosion. Short circuiting, overcharging, high temperatures, mechanical damage and overheating might cause thermal runaway and the release of a flammable electrolyte which makes fire extinguishing very diffcult.

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Fire Protection Of Electric And HYBRID VEHICLES

• Do not base safety decisions on emotions but on scientific research. The ongoing research will lead to future safety solutions, including system design, battery placement, monotoring and analyzing existing data to achieve early detection for battery malfunction in order to shut the battery down before a full thermal runaway is being developed. Further on the objective is to investigate the extent to which our fire suppression systems can be applied to vehicles powered by Li-ion batteries in an optimized way, including possible integration within the Li-ion batteries, as well as how the system should be designed to suit existing HEV and EV standards. The main objective is to implicate the development of future standards and regulations such UNECE Regulation 100. Fires in Li-ion batteries are rare but severe and very diffcult to suppress once they are fully developed. Therefore early detection will be key in any upcoming solution. Do not compromise safety – contact Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection already now.