• NFPA Conference & Expo
• Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit
• Backyards and Beyond
• NFPA's Mexico Fire Expo

Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit

Hosted by SAE International and NFPA co-located with SAE Convergence 2012 

The 3rd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit was held on October 18, 2012 at the COBO Center in Detroit, MI. The Summit continued the dialogue and partnerships which have been successful in modifying codes, standards, and attitudes to enhance safety and support the ever-increasing fleet of electric and hybrid electric vehicles in North America. The event attracted industry leaders including vehicle manufacturers, governmental agencies, standards developing organizations, and first and second responders.

Two previous Summits have generated collaborative efforts that examined fire and electrical safety standards affecting electric vehicles, breaking down potential barriers to these vehicles' successful integration.

Download the summary reports from the 2011 (PDF, 2 MB) and 2010 (PDF, 6 MB) Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summits.

Related Reports, Proceedings and Current Activities of the Fire Protection Research Foundation

Research Project Reports

• Assessment of Powered Rescue Tool Capabilities with High-Strength Alloys and Composite Materials (2011)
• Electrical Vehicle Charging and NFPA Electrical Safety Codes and Standards (2011)
• Fire Fighter Safety and Emergency Response for Electric Drive and Hybrid Electric Vehicles – Final Report (2010)
• Summary of International Road Tunnel Fire Detection Research Project - Phase II (2008)
• Safety and Security in Roadway Tunnels - Final Report (2008)
• Fire Safety of the Traveling Public and Firefighters for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Vehicle Fleet (2007)

Conference/Workshop Proceedings

• Workshop Summary: Personal Protective Equipment for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (2012)
• Lithium Ion Battery Storage Hazard Assessment Workshop (2011)
• 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit – Summary Report (2011)
• U.S. National Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit Summary Report (2010)

Active Projects

• Best Practices for Emergency Response to Incidents involving Electric Vehicle Battery Hazards 
• Emergency Responder Training for Advanced Electric Drive Vehicles
• Flammability Characterization of Lithium Ion Batteries for Storage Protection
• Validation of Extinguishing Agent Test Methods for Use with Ethanol Blends

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