Examination of Harmful Substances Emitted to the Environment During an Electric Vehicle Fire with a Full-Scale Fire Experiment and Laboratory Investigations

Abstract

Nowadays, electromobility has a significant role in transportation; different electrically driven vehicles are spreading continuously. Due to this form of drivetrain, fire safety hazards have also changed when compared to those of conventional vehicles. Lately, electric vehicle fires have become more common; thus, we have chosen to investigate the negative impacts of these fires on humans and the environment, in addition to the toxic properties of the resulting combustion products. In our research work, we conducted a full-scale fire experiment on an electric passenger car. Fire extinguishing was executed with fire-fighting foam, and its efficiency was examined. After extinguishing the fire, we took samples from the combustion gases and soil. Samples were subjected to laboratory investigations. Our results and experiences are presented in this article.

Keywords

• electromobility
• electric car fire
• full-scale fire experiment
• sampling
• laboratory experiment