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"Fire risks were identified in the parking garages that cannot be mitigated at this time.” State Farm Insurance, the very FIRST US corporation to initiate a detailed risk assessment with their own experts as well as local Fire officials of multiple, common parking garage EV charging installations around the country declares the concept too hazardous. As the largest property, casualty, and auto insurance provider in the United States, will State Farm’s move set a precedent? We predict that the percentage of US chargers being taken out of commission by local officials for safety violations in the next 24 months will be in the DOUBLE DIGITS. Bypassing local Fire and Safety Officials in the pursuit of venture capital fueled profit apparently has it's price. As does passing out billions in NEVI tax dollars with ZERO SAFETY ALLOTMENTS, putting First Responders around the country in danger. Don't be "double talked" by your installation vendor about their UL equipment standards and lack of local ordinances. Involve your local Fire Marshall on an EV charger site plan or prepare to turn off the juice and eat your investment. -------------------------------------------- US Cities such as Milton Georgia have made basic EV fire mitigation apparatus (fire blankets) MANDATORY at public charging sites, as have many other countries. If you're planning an EV charging station on site contact EV Safety, Inc now for inexpensive NFPA Standard Compliant lithium ion battery fire safety equipment and employee training that can save lives and property. It's an important part of your updated EV Risk Management Insurance Planning. www.evsafetyproducts.com EV's are the future. Let's move ahead safely. https://lnkd.in/ecF-mzmi

'Why did our parked electric car burst into flames?' A close call last week for a family in Northamptonshire England as their Mercedes EQA EV exploded and engulfed their house in flames. "The pace and ferocity at which the fire took hold and engulfed the entire car and pretty much the entire front of our house was scary beyond belief..." The family said the car was only two years old and had not shown any sign of a fault. It was not being charged at the time. Mercedes has offered the family a complimentary loaner as a gesture of good will. Kudos to the Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service for saving their home, although damage was extensive. This comes at a bad time for Mercedes as their sales in South Korea have dropped due to the EQA Model EV fire incident in Seoul that incinerated 140 vehicles,left over 1,000 homeless and sent 23 to the hospital, mostly for respiratory injuries. -------------------------------------------- There are hundreds of thousands of EV's on recall due to possible fire hazard. Are they parking on your commercial property? Providing Firefighters quick access to NFPA Standard Compliant 6x8 meter EV fire blankets with the EV Safety Rapid Response Box can be the difference in saving your parking garages, Dealerships, multi family residence, fleet operations, etc. Contact EV Safety, Inc now for catalog and pricing: www.evsafetyproducts.com EV's are the future. Let's move ahead safely. https://lnkd.in/ehwhQN8m

Falls Twp PA Firefighters battle a Tesla battery fire this week that reignited in a scrap yard. Since ONLY ONE area Fire Department carried an EV fire blanket, they had to throw water on the blaze until that crew could be summoned to the scene. Their training with the blanket led to a successful conclusion. The vehicle was isolated, the blanket applied and the fire was safely extinguished. Kudos to the several PA Fire Companies for having a plan and avoiding injuries. ------------------------------------------ If you store, park, sell or repair EV's, safeguard your business by providing NFPA Standard Compliant EV Fire Blankets from EV Safety, Inc on your campus for fast action by Firefighters. Our Rapid Response Box contains two 6x8 meter EV fire blankets ready for fast deployment to save your property. Contact us below for catalog and pricing: www.evsafetyproducts.com EV's are the future. Let's move ahead safely. https://lnkd.in/eyPEbBMY

4 dead, 1 injured yesterday in a Toronto Tesla crash. A battery cell from the Tesla was ejected and had to be removed from the scene in a dumpster and covered in sand. The driver lost control and hit a guardrail, said Toronto police Duty Insp. Phillip Sinclair. The car then careened into a concrete pillar. "Upon impact, the vehicle then caught fire," Sinclair told reporters. Toronto Fire has spent the last year developing new protocols for battling battery-related fires. ------------------------------------------- Prayers to the families affected by this tragedy. https://lnkd.in/eQxz6xNW

Trying to pierce a burning EV battery from below hasn't worked out well in most cases (melting tires, zero undercarriage clearance, intense heat, etc.). Hyundai Glovis however loads vehicles on their carriers with the lowest state of charge possible, making thermal runaway more of a "smoldering" event. In this scenario, these battery piercing devices may have a higher degree of success. Let's hope so. -------------------------------------------- All employees that work with or around electric vehicles need basic lithium ion battery fire safety training to avoid injury and property damage. EV Safety, Inc provides custom training and certification for employees of Fleets, Municipalities, Dealerships, Parking Facilities and other businesses that deal with EV's. Contact us now for catalog and pricing: https://lnkd.in/ejt6DCr6 https://lnkd.in/eWmUJBZC

EV lithium ion fires aren't the ONLY safety topic in the Automotive Universe this week...Hyundai is telling the owners of nearly 1,600 Nexo hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to park them outdoors and away from structures due to the risk of fuel leaks and possible fires. The Korean automaker is recalling the hydrogen-powered SUVs from the 2019 through 2024 model years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EV's are the future. Let's move ahead safely. www.evsafetyproducts.com https://lnkd.in/ggy8AE87

Is EVERY electric School Bus Driver in the U.S. trained in lithium ion safety protocols? A Bus Driver in Kalupur, India acted quickly this week to evacuate passengers as his vehicle went into thermal runaway. Unfortunately, the public and local police seem unaware of the highly poisonous nature of the vapor plume, choosing to record the event vs evacuating the area! -------------------------------------------- EV Safety, Inc is launching our School Bus Driver and Municipal Fleet employee lithium ion battery fire online safety training Module in fourth quarter 2024. Thermal Runaway becomes explosive in seconds. Our inexpensive School Bus Driver training includes identifying thermal runaway early, visual inspection details and acting immediately to safeguard the passengers. Don't take a chance on safety with your local students, contact us at the link below for a FREE demo: https://lnkd.in/ejt6DCr6 https://lnkd.in/ggpfFcmS

Who pays the bill for lithium ion fire fighting? Fighting lithium ion battery fires is expensive, dangerous and time consuming, compared to many other types of hazardous material fires. SK Battery pays $31mil to settle a hazardous material fire claim from one of their recycling vendors last week, but the interesting part of this story is the ongoing lawsuit against SK from local government on recovering the COSTS OF BATTLING the SK Battery fire. Banks County GA is seeking compensatory damages from SK Battery for the “significant government resources” used to battle the blaze. The complaint also says the fire endangered Banks Fire Station 31, which is adjacent to Metro Site’s property. We predict a "hazardous material" tax imposed on lithium ion battery powered products in the future to offset the unusually high costs and hours it takes to mitigate these fires. Otherwise, costs will be passed on to citizens in the form of fees or higher taxes. This is especially impactful in the rural, lower population areas typically chosen by lithium ion battery facilities. -------------------------------------------- Lithium Ion Battery fire safety requires acting in the critical first seconds of an incident, and that requires specialized training. Contact EV Safety, Inc now at the link below for your FREE demo code to one of our online lithium ion battery safety certifications for employees: https://lnkd.in/ejt6DCr6 www.evsafetyproducts.com EV's are the future. Let's move ahead safely. https://lnkd.in/encvHRmn

$300 fine for every broken charger? Philadelphia is passing an ordinance fining public charging stations that are not operational. New charging points require property owners to get a permit from the License & Inspection Bureau, use electricians certified in working with EV charging infrastructure, to clean up any vandalism to the chargers and, crucially, to maintain the chargers in working order. ------------------------------------------- Don't allow charging points to be installed on your commercial property without a Fire Marshall's written approval and lithium ion fire safety equipment. Seconds count in saving your facility from thermal runaway fires. The Rapid Response Box from EV Safety, Inc contains two 6x8 meter NFPA 701 Standard Compliant fire blankets for First Responders to act quickly to mitigate and isolate EV fires. Auto Dealers,Parking Garages and anywhere EV's are staged. Contact us now for catalog and pricing: www.evsafetyproducts.com EV's are the future. Let's move ahead safely. https://lnkd.in/egkXtywj

2 Firefighters dead, 11 more hospitalized in Poznan Poland from a lithium ion battery refurbishment shop fire. It was somehow legal to have this repair shop in the basement of a residential building, resulting in a massive explosion and fire. Captain Patrick Durham analyzes the incident below. Our hearts go out to the families affected by this tragedy. https://lnkd.in/eR5GSUkF