Tiếng ViệtViệt Nam đang dần cấm xe xăng trong nội đô, xe điện lên ngôi. Nhưng khi chúng ta vui mừng vì sạch hơn, êm hơn, ít khói hơn… thì có ai tự hỏi:
How will electric vehicle fires be handled?
🔥 Electric Vehicle Fires – Unlike Any Other Fire
Lithium-ion batteries – the “heart” of electric vehicles – cannot be extinguished by water, powder, or CO₂ when they catch fire. Extremely high temperatures, toxic smoke, and rapid fire spread in seconds. Many electric vehicle fires in basements while charging have resulted in devastating consequences.
🌍 How has the world reacted?
South Korea, China: Mandatory use of specialized fire extinguishers, separating charging areas from living spaces.
USA: Training firefighters specifically for lithium-ion battery fires, updating regulations for both vehicles and electrical infrastructure.
🇻🇳 Vietnam: Is it ready?
Currently, most apartment buildings and houses in Vietnam still use traditional fire extinguishers, which are ineffective against battery fires. There are no specific regulations for electric vehicle charging stations, and knowledge about lithium-ion battery fire safety is not widely disseminated to the public.
This means: We are using old solutions for new risks.
✅ What needs to be done?
The government: Issue separate fire safety standards for electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries.
Apartment buildings and parking lots: Designate safe charging areas and equip them with appropriate fire extinguishing equipment.
The public: Be aware of the risks, equip themselves with fire extinguishers compatible with battery fires, not just to comply – but to protect themselves.
🧯 Recommended solutions:
Currently, in the Vietnamese market, ORION – Vina Foam’s specialized fire extinguisher line – is one of the few devices specifically designed for lithium-ion battery fires.
Non-conductive, non-corrosive, safe for living spaces.
Quickly and effectively extinguishes fires involving electric vehicle batteries and clean energy equipment.
Suitable for use in homes, apartments, garages, basements, or directly in electric vehicles.
🔥 Electric vehicles offer many conveniences, but don’t let a moment of carelessness turn that convenience into a disaster.
Equipping yourself with the right fire extinguisher – like ORION – isn’t about compliance, it’s about survival.