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DIN SPEC 91489 | 2024-11 sets a new benchmark for fire safety in electric vehicles (EVs), providing a standardized framework for certified EV fire blankets.
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Bridgehill’s fire blankets are not only engineered for electric vehicle (EV) fires—they also deliver outstanding performance for fossil-fuel vehicles.
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An electric vehicle fire in Vilnius in November 2024, Lithuania, triggered a large-scale emergency response in a densely populated parking area—underscoring the growing threat posed by lithium-ion battery fires. As EV adoption surges across Europe, urban fire safety infrastructure must keep pace with the evolving risks.
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Bridgehill successfully hosted its first live fire blanket demonstration in Oradea, Romania, in collaboration with our new distribution partner, Distreo.
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Alarming trend suggests that EV fires are not as rare as previously assumed, prompting the need for precautionary measures. One such measure is the installation of a Bridgehill car fire blanket at every EV charging station.
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We are glad to share that we have obtained NFPA 701 certification for Car Pro X and Car Standard fire blankets. This represents our unwavering dedication to ensuring safety and quality in everything we do.
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South Korean officials met in august to address electric vehicle safety and the possibility of requiring car manufacturers to disclose battery brands. This follows a fire on August 1, which started in a Mercedes-Benz EV parked in an underground garage and damaged an apartment building. The fire took eight hours to extinguish, affecting around 140 cars and displacing some residents.
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