Even if an electric vehicle is, in theory, less subject to the risk of fire than a thermal vehicle, it is much more complicated to overcome an fire on an electric car. Indeed, the batteries are contained in an airtight envelope, and a large amount of water is necessary to cool the battery, and end up putting an end to the fire. “” “Renault electric vehicle batteries have a very high level of safety that drastically reduces the risk of fire“Indicates the manufacturer.
A technology developed with the firefighters
Also, Renault has set up a new system, called “Fireman Access”, which allows firefighters to put out a fire in a few minutes and quickly start again on another intervention. The other good news is that according to Renault, security should not depend on the patents, and the manufacturer thus provides all its competitors with the Fireman Access patent.
Concretely, it is a security system facilitating the “drowning” of the battery of an electric vehicle or rechargeable hybrid in the event of a fire. A metal breakdown seals the battery throughout its lifespan and ensures the required seal for your normal use. During a malicious fire, he yields under the pressure of the high pressure water jet of the firefighters to allow access to the battery by water.
The SD Switch is a mechanical switch which ensures the disconnection of the battery of the electrical network. Although high -voltage batteries are provided to put themselves in electrical safety in the event of an accident, Renault recommends the firefighters to use the SD Switch in the event of a violent shock to guarantee them absolute electrical security.
According to Renault, for firefighters, the Fireman Access system makes it possible to reduce the intervention time, which goes from a few hours to ten minutes maximum. “” “Save time and water saving!”Indicates the French manufacturer.
The collaboration between Renault and the firefighters started 15 years ago, allowing the emergence of new technologies intended to simplify more first aid work and to allow them to save time in intervention.
