The Battery fires They are one of the factors that most concern the owners of electric cars. The truth is that there was a time when this problem was discussed. However, time and some studies have shown that it is less likely that a vehicle with this technology will be set on fire. The reason is that they have less liquids and less highly flammable components, although there is always the possibility of happening. That’s why Renault presents the Fireman Access system.
It is a Safety system for electric cars which has been developed thanks to a collaboration with firefighters. This relationship with the emergency service comes more than a decade ago, but now they have focused on the fires of the batteries that so complexes are to extinguish. So much so, that extinction times spend several hours without this system just ten minutes in the case of having the Fireman Access. Logically, it is a solution that greatly improves safety in electric vehicles.
In addition, it is something very simple to incorporate into cars. Consists of putting a Adhesive disc about an opening in the housing of the battery. For normal use it is completely sealed and have no inconvenience. However, when the vehicle sets fire and the flames arrive on the battery, the power of the firefighters hose makes that disc move and The water enters the battery cells. It is the only way to effectively stop the thermal leak and turn off the fire in just minutes, as well as in a combustion car.
With this Fire Access It also contributes to saving waterusing ten times less than with conventional extinction. This system is already installed in electric and plug -in hybrids of Renault, Dacia, Alpine and Mobilize. Another positive part is that Renault has decided make its patent available of the entire automobile industry totally free. Other manufacturers can obtain their free license to improve extinction in case of battery fire.
To this we must add the SD Switchanother solution carried by electric vehicles and plug -in hybrids and that aims to prevention of fires. It is a mechanical switch that Disconnect the electrical circuit battery. In case of accident, firefighters can disconnect it to reduce the chances of burning. It works as a fuse and considerably improves security in case of emergency.
