The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) has transformed urban mobility, but it has also brought with it a new challenge: lithium battery fires. These increasingly frequent incidents have a significant impact on cities due to their complexity, danger and the resources needed to control them. Ecofire is positioned as the only product capable of effectively extinguishing these fires, offering a safe, sustainable and revolutionary solution for urban environments.

Why is the ECOFIRE capable of extinguishing an electric and lithium battery fire?

Fires caused by electric and lithium batteries are particularly complex due to the phenomenon known as "thermal runaway". This process occurs when the battery overheats due to defects, impacts or overcharging, causing its flammable components to combust.

Traditional methods, such as water or conventional fire extinguishers, are often ineffective against these fires because they cannot stop the heat transfer or encapsulate the toxic gases emitted. Ecofire addresses this problem through a unique mechanism:

1. Encapsulation of smoke and toxic gasesWhen in contact with fire, it forms a protective layer that encapsulates the noxious vapours released during combustion. This significantly reduces the risk of poisoning and improves the safety of the environment.
2. Thermal barrierThe carboxylic layer created by Ecofire acts as a thermal insulator, preventing the spread of heat to other cells in the battery. This interrupts the domino effect that can lead to chain explosions.
3. Chemical extinguishingEcofire absorbs the oxygen necessary for combustion and rapidly cools the affected surfaces, eliminating the conditions necessary for the fire to persist.

Thanks to these unique properties, Ecofire is able to extinguish electric and lithium battery fires without adverse reactions with the materials involved. In addition, its composition 100% environmentally friendly, biodegradable and non-toxic ensures that it poses no risk to humans or the environment.

Electric vehicles: a growing urban challenge

Electric vehicles are a growing source of battery-related fires due to factors such as:

• Lithium-ion battery failuresThermal runaway caused by overheating or structural defects can trigger serious fires.
• Accidents or external impactsPhysical damage to the battery may cause internal short circuits.
• Problems in the management system (BMS): Failure to regulate electrical performance increases the risk.
• Defective loads: The use of non-approved chargers or defective stations can lead to dangerous overloads.

Ecofire is positioned as an indispensable solution for electric vehicle manufacturers and operators as the only product capable of effectively extinguishing these complex fires. Its ability to prevent major damage and protect both people and the environment makes it a revolutionary breakthrough in electrical fire safety.