by Paul Christensen | May 16, 2025 | General
Lithiumionsafety Ltd and EV Firesafe conducted an electrification risk assessment for East Midlands & Bristol Airports. This assisted the Airport in being the first UK airport with a CAA approved Safety Assurance Document for airside EV charging (May 2025).
by Paul Christensen | Apr 9, 2025 | General
A tragedy- two firefighters killed in an EV fire in Alcorcon, Spain. Details have yet to emerge but it may be the case that a vapour cloud explosion followed a resident accidentally crashing his EV in the garage, which was then followed by intense fire and fumes. As...
by Paul Christensen | Mar 4, 2025 | General
The explosion occurred in Schönberg near Sandesneben in February 2025 and the cause has been attributed to the BESS of the PV system. The remains of the house will have to be demolished. Happily, the family were on vacation. I believe I have stated in previous post(s)...
by Paul Christensen | Mar 4, 2025 | General
Our tests during w/b 24 Feb 25 really got me thinking. Re electric vehicles, there is still the feeling that there is no difference in terms of risk between EVs and ICEVs. With respect to Heat Release Rate (HRR), I accept that this is valid – 80% of the HRR is from...
by Paul Christensen | Mar 4, 2025 | General
During w/b 24 Feb we did various tests on our 1.7 kWh pouch cell modules. The aim of one set of tests was to measure the volume and rate of production of the vapour cloud in purpose-built equipment. The equipment consisted of a c.a. 20 cm x 30 cm x 40 cm steel box...
