Uploaded February 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Lithium batteries are used in electric vehicles, and when EVs are involved in collisions, stored energy in the battery can remain energized for hours or even days. Unfortunately, the technology is so new that first responders do not have adequate training or tools to assess risk, deenergize the battery, and prevent reignition.
With the number of energy storage systems worldwide expected to rise dramatically in the near future, firefighters and other rescue personnel are looking for practical ways of safely dealing with the stranded energy issue.
Learn more at nfpa.org/ess.
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Lithium batteries are used in electric vehicles, and when EVs are involved in collisions, stored energy in the battery can remain energized for hours or even days. Unfortunately, the technology is so new that first responders do not have adequate training or tools to assess risk, deenergize the battery, and prevent reignition.
With the number of energy storage systems worldwide expected to rise dramatically in the near future, firefighters and other rescue personnel are looking for practical ways of safely dealing with the stranded energy issue.
Learn more at nfpa.org/ess.
©2020 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). All rights reserved.
Photo and Video Credits: Mountain View (CA) Fire Department Los Angeles TIMES video KGO-TV ABC-7 Fremont (CA) Fire Department ABC Central and West Brabant Fire Brigade (Netherlands) KPIX CBS-5 San Diego Gas & Electric GMC Lime Randy Fish Tesla Getty Black & Decker NFPA
