According to The American Prospect, firefighters are concerned about the safety risks and hazards associated with electric vehicles 1. The National Transportation Safety Board has documented several high-energy, high-severity crashes caused by lithium-ion battery fires in electric vehicles 12.
In addition, Repairer Driven News reports that electric vehicles have caused multiple fires at manufacturing factories in recent months, prompting a reminder about EV safety 2.
Electric vehicle fires are rare, but can be difficult to fight due to the nature of lithium-ion batteries 1. The high-voltage lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles pose special dangers that fire departments do not encounter with cars powered by internal-combustion engines 1.
When it comes to electric vehicle safety, it’s important to consider the following factors: The nature of the use, including whether the vehicle is being used for commercial, nonprofit and/or educational purposes. The nature of the vehicle. For example, if the vehicle is highly creative like a Tesla or if it is less creative, like a Nissan Leaf. The amount or substantiality of the vehicle that is used. The effect of the use on the potential market value of the vehicle itself 1.
It’s important to remember that there is no universal law and not every country recognizes fair use. International treaties like the Berne Convention work to create a minimum set of standards for copyright. However, since these laws can still differ across the globe, it’s especially important to consider where the source material comes from 1.
In conclusion, electric vehicle fires are a rare but serious issue. It’s important to be aware of the risks and hazards associated with electric vehicles, especially when it comes to lithium-ion battery fires. Firefighters and other first responders need to be trained to deal with these types of fires, and it’s important for electric vehicle manufacturers to take steps to ensure the safety of their products.
