The danger of fire in an electric vehicle (EV)
The danger of lithium-ion batteries, such as those found in smartphones and electric vehicles (EVs), catching fire or exploding is well known. While the actual consequences of an EV battery catching fire and the dangers that these fires can cause are well known, it remains very difficult to control and extinguish these fires. Imagine if this happened on the parking deck of a ferry or in an underground parking garage. The consequences could be catastrophic. The methods of extinguishing a fire in a lithium-ion battery depend on the location and extent of the fire. However, as a general rule, special…