BEST EV FIREFIGHTING (THERMAL RUNAWAY) TECHNIQUE YET!

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John Cadogan reviews a groundbreaking EV firefighting technique developed by the Faroese company, Scandi Offshore. The method utilizes a super-cooled brine solution, significantly colder than water, to combat thermal runaway in EV batteries. The system, demonstrated on a Renault, successfully extinguished a simulated battery fire within an hour by injecting the brine through a broken window. Cadogan highlights the brine's dual action: cooling the battery below the critical temperature and discharging it, preventing reignition. He praises the ingenuity of the solution, noting its practicality for maritime transport, especially on ferries where submerging vehicles is impossible. However, he identifies a critical missing piece: a standardized, universal quick-connect port on all EVs for direct brine injection into the battery pack. Cadogan argues this standardization is crucial for first responders, enabling faster and more effective intervention in real-world emergencies, potentially saving lives. He critiques the lack of such a feature as a significant oversight by manufacturers and regulators, emphasizing the need for global collaboration to implement this safety standard.