R. Thomas Long Jr. and Andrew F. Blum
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Presented at\u00a0International Symposium on Fire Investigation<\/a>, 2014<\/p>\n ABSTRACT The overall goal of this research program was to develop the technical basis for best practices for emergency\u00a0response procedures for EDV battery incidents, with consideration for suppression methods and agents, personal\u00a0protective equipment (PPE), and clean-up\/overhaul operations. A key component of this project goal was to\u00a0conduct full-scale fire testing of large format Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries as used in EDVs.<\/p>\n This article summarizes the full-scale fire tests performed, reviews the current emergency response tactics, and\u00a0discusses what, if any, tactical changes relating to emergency response procedures for EDV battery incidents are\u00a0required.<\/p>\n Download the complete paper here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" R. Thomas Long Jr. and Andrew F. Blum Exponent, Inc., USA Presented at\u00a0International Symposium on Fire Investigation, 2014 ABSTRACT Fires involving cars, trucks, and other highway vehicles are a common concern for emergency responders. Between\u00a02009 and 2011, there was an average of approximately 187,500 highway vehicle fires per year. \u00a0Fire Service\u00a0personnel are accustomed to responding … Continue reading Emergency Response to Incidents Involving Electric Vehicle Battery Hazards: Full-Scale Testing Results<\/span>
\nFires involving cars, trucks, and other highway vehicles are a common concern for emergency responders. Between\u00a02009 and 2011, there was an average of approximately 187,500 highway vehicle fires per year. \u00a0Fire Service\u00a0personnel are accustomed to responding to conventional vehicle (i.e., internal combustion engine [ICE]) fires, and\u00a0generally receive training on the hazards associated with those vehicles and their subsystems. However, in light of\u00a0the recent proliferation of electric drive vehicles (EDVs), a key question for emergency responders is, \u201cwhat is\u00a0different with EDVs and what tactical adjustments are required when responding to EDV fires?\u201d<\/p>\n