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Electric vehicle fires - risks, realities and firefighting - EV fires


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Anything can catch fire, and EVs are no exception. But just how much of a risk is an electric vehicle fire, how and why do they catch fire, and what happens when one does burn? All explained with Emma from EVFiresafe.com.

Here's the chapter list:

00:00 introduction
02:27 definitions; what's what, EV
03:52 how is an EV battery different to other lithium-ion batteries
05:24 age of EVs, data issues
06:27 risk of EVs - probability, impact
10:02 why are EV fires worse than ICE fires?
12:52 thermal runaway explained
14:24 how is an EV battery constructed
15:00 does the state of charge (SoC) affect fire risk?
17:32 how intense are EV fires relative to ICE?
20:00 what is abuse of a battery cell and how does it affect fire risk?
22:54 battery damage and 4x4s/offroad
23:45 home charging fire risks
29:14 the risk of regen and fire re-iginition
34:01 toxic runoff from water use
36:35 can a battery be quickly discharged to reduce risk
38:55 what changes should be made to manage EV fire risk?
42:39 top tips for first responders
45:11 what are the warning signs of an EV fire?
47:30 should EVs have fire suppressants? where are the batteries?
48:34 what are the risks of electric scooters

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