How to improve the safety of new energy vehicles?

Mondo Cars Updated on 2024-02-01

With the increasing prosperity of the new energy vehicle market, people's attention to this new type of transportation is also increasing. However, the rapid development of new energy vehicles is accompanied by frequent fire accidents, which makes many consumers have doubts about the safety of new energy vehicles. As a means of fire prevention, the effectiveness of flame retardant materials has become the focus of attention. This article will analyze the effectiveness of flame retardant materials for new energy vehicles from multiple perspectives, and how to provide better protection for the life safety of drivers and passengers.

First of all, we want to make one thing clear: the importance of flame retardant materials in the fire protection of new energy vehicles is self-evident. Taking the battery as an example, as the core component of new energy vehicles, the safety performance of the battery is directly related to the safety of the whole vehicle. When the battery is short circuited, overcharged, collision and other abnormal conditions, it is easy to cause fire. At this time, the role of flame retardant materials is highlighted. By using high-efficiency flame-retardant materials around the battery pack, the spread of fire can be effectively suppressed at the initial stage of the fire, and more time for the driver and passengers to escape.

So, what kind of flame retardant materials are considered effective? This needs to be evaluated based on the flame retardant properties of the material. Flame retardant performance is usually measured by flame retardant grades, such as V0, V1, V2, etc. The higher the grade, the better the flame retardant effect. In addition, the thermal resistance and chemical corrosion resistance of flame retardant materials are also important indicators to evaluate their performance. In practical applications, factors such as environmental friendliness, stability and longevity of materials also need to be considered.

For example, the SSWL fire shield, which has been evaluated offline, is a material with excellent flame retardant properties, which can resist flame impact up to more than 1000 meters. By installing a Schweiqi fire shield in key areas such as under the seat, it can effectively block the flame from entering the cockpit in the event of spontaneous combustion of the battery pack. In addition, the material also has the characteristics of light weight and easy installation, which will not cause much change to the main structure of the vehicle, nor will it affect the normal use of new energy vehicles.

Of course, to improve the safety of new energy vehicles, in addition to flame retardant materials, there is a lot to be done in other aspects. For example, strengthen the safety design of the battery such as waterproof and anti-collision; improving safety standards for charging facilities; Improve the safety regulations of new energy vehicles.

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