Fire crews’ fears over electric car blazes as they are having to double the crews sent to deal with them because their batteries cause ‘rocket-like’ infernos
1 year, 5 months ago

Fire crews’ fears over electric car blazes as they are having to double the crews sent to deal with them because their batteries cause ‘rocket-like’ infernos

Daily Mail  

'Rocket-like' infernos caused by electric vehicle batteries are forcing fire brigades to double the crews sent to blazes involving the technology. But fire chiefs are now sending two units for electric vehicles or hybrids that have lithium-ion batteries. But fire chiefs are now sending two units for electric vehicles or hybrids that have lithium-ion batteries Experts warn the 'dash for electrification' will put brigades under increasing pressure as crews will not be available to handle other incidents. Essex Fire area manager Jim Palmer said: 'The dangers posed by electric vehicle fires do not end with putting out the flames.

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Are electric and hybrid cars more likely to catch fire? Here's why EV blazes are harder to put out...
1 year, 2 months ago

Are electric and hybrid cars more likely to catch fire? Here's why EV blazes are harder to put out...

Daily Mail  

The fire at Luton Airport's car park sparked intense speculation online that an electric or hybrid car was involved, despite there being no evidence that was the case. And in May, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency suggested that EVs are 20 times less likely to catch fire than petrol and diesel cars based on instances recorded in the country last …

Experts say EV battery explosions remain rare as authorities extinguish two fires in one week
1 year, 3 months ago

Experts say EV battery explosions remain rare as authorities extinguish two fires in one week

ABC  

There have been two separate fires this week in New South Wales related to lithium batteries from electric vehicles, but experts insist the technology is safe if handled properly. Fire and Rescue NSW responded to 114 lithium-ion battery fires in the first seven months of the year – about a 20 per cent increase on the same period last year. …

United Firefighters Union Australia warns governments to address lithium-ion battery fire risks during electric vehicle crashes
1 year, 9 months ago

United Firefighters Union Australia warns governments to address lithium-ion battery fire risks during electric vehicle crashes

ABC  

The firefighters' union has urged the federal government to reduce the risks posed by electric vehicles and other lithium-ion battery technologies. Key points: The main firefighters' union says the public needs to be more aware of the risks posed by lithium-battery fires EV fires are difficult to put out and can release toxic gases After a crash, EV owners are …

E-bike fires: Why low-quality lithium-ion batteries explode, and why NYC is struggling to stop them.
1 year, 10 months ago

E-bike fires: Why low-quality lithium-ion batteries explode, and why NYC is struggling to stop them.

Slate  

Every day, Manny Ramirez crisscrosses Manhattan, ferrying takeout food, toiletries, and a host of other things that people order on apps. “They are smaller and they last less,” said Hildalyn Colón-Hernández, director of policy and strategic partnership at Los Deliveristas Unidos, an advocacy group for New York City’s delivery workers. The process is called a “thermal runaway”—the battery violently unleashing …

Australia 'not prepared' for fire risk of lithium-ion batteries used in e-scooters, bikes, cars, say firefighters
1 year, 11 months ago

Australia 'not prepared' for fire risk of lithium-ion batteries used in e-scooters, bikes, cars, say firefighters

ABC  

Australia is "not prepared" for the risk posed by lithium-ion batteries — used in electric scooters, bikes and cars — which have been linked to hundreds of fires across the country, a firefighters' union has warned. Key points: Electric cars, scooters and bikes use lithium-ion batteries, which have varying degrees of fire risk International research indicates hundreds of lithium-ion battery …

Concerns over growing number of fires linked to lithium-ion batteries in e-scooters and e-bikes
1 year, 11 months ago

Concerns over growing number of fires linked to lithium-ion batteries in e-scooters and e-bikes

ABC  

Hundreds of fires across Australia have been linked to lithium-ion batteries, which are used to power light electric vehicles like e-scooters and e-bikes. Key points: Fire and Rescue NSW is responding to more than three fires every week involving lithium-ion batteries This week, a Brisbane house fire was started by an e-scooter battery exploding The Competition and Consumer Commission is …

Fears fires caused by lithium-ion batteries will 'increase considerably' as popularity of electric scooters rises
2 years, 3 months ago

Fears fires caused by lithium-ion batteries will 'increase considerably' as popularity of electric scooters rises

ABC  

Firefighters are concerned the number of residential blazes being triggered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries will "increase considerably" over coming years, as devices like electric scooters become more popular. Key points: Two fatal fires in Brisbane and Logan are believed to have been caused by a charging battery Lithium-ion batteries can be found in almost every battery-powered domestic item "Typically" fires …

Firefighters warn of rise in fires caused by e-bikes after Shepherd’s Bush blaze
2 years, 6 months ago

Firefighters warn of rise in fires caused by e-bikes after Shepherd’s Bush blaze

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Charlie Pugsley, LBF’s assistant commissioner for fire safety, said: “It’s incredibly concerning that we …

Explained | Why are electric vehicles catching fire?
2 years, 8 months ago

Explained | Why are electric vehicles catching fire?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Union Government has constituted an expert panel to probe the recent series of battery explosions in electric vehicles. Every Li-ion battery consists of three active components: the anode, typically graphite; the cathode, typically based on a nickel, cobalt, and manganese-based oxide; and an electrolyte, typically a salt of lithium in an inorganic solvent. Ensuring robust …

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