China has moved from incremental tweaks to a sweeping reset of electric vehicle safety, mandating that traction batteries ...

New research shows EV fire blankets can suppress flames—but may trap flammable gases, creating explosion risks for firefighters during EV battery fires. The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF), ...

A risk mitigation expert has explained how his patented technology enables first responders to make the best decisions in dealing with pure EV and hybrid fires. “There are those sun dots by your ...

A new encapsulation foam technology could play a central role in shaping worldwide EV safety standards. Covestro, a leading producer of advanced polymers and high-performance plastics, has introduced ...

May 30, 2025 (QUINCY, MA. & COLUMBIA, MD.) - The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF), the research affiliate of NFPA, and the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of UL Research ...

Covestro, a leading producer of advanced polymers and high-performance plastics, has introduced an advanced flame-retardant encapsulation foam for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, enhancing their ...