Since 2020, the European Union has been implementing a variety of effective policies aimed at significantly reducing emissions from land vehicles. These policies include setting a target of 95 gCO2/km for new cars, achieving a 90% reduction in transport greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, and projecting the use of 13 million zero- and low-emission vehicles by 20251. Furthermore, many European countries have implemented their own initiatives to promote the use of electric vehicles. With the rapid technological advancements in EVs, the sales share of EVs in Europe has increased tremendously from 3.2% in 2019 to about 10% in 2020 as reported by the International Energy Agency. This trend is expected to continue, with projections estimating an increase to 19% in 2025 and up to 35% in 2030. It is evident that the EU’s efforts are making a significant impact towards achieving a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Although the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is on the rise, it is important to acknowledge the potential safety risks and hazards that come with them. One major concern is the possibility of EVs catching fire due to thermal safety issues in their battery systems. Research has confirmed that EV batteries are prone to thermal runaway, which can result in the entire vehicle igniting. Past incidents of EV fires have been linked to battery-related issues, as batteries remain the primary cause of such fires. However, it is important to note that other factors such as arson, sustained abuse, charging process, driving, and traffic collisions can also contribute to fire incidents.
This Research Topic aims to provide a comprehensive view on the installation of charging stations for electric vehicles in underground parking lots, with insights from a range of professionals, including architects, engineers, firefighters, and legislators. Their perspectives enable us to effectively evaluate, measure, and address the complexities involved in this process for both existing and newly constructed facilities.
Keywords:
Electric vehicles, Fire risk assessment, Indoor car parks, European Union policies, Emission reduction
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Since 2020, the European Union has been implementing a variety of effective policies aimed at significantly reducing emissions from land vehicles. These policies include setting a target of 95 gCO2/km for new cars, achieving a 90% reduction in transport greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, and projecting the use of 13 million zero- and low-emission vehicles by 20251. Furthermore, many European countries have implemented their own initiatives to promote the use of electric vehicles. With the rapid technological advancements in EVs, the sales share of EVs in Europe has increased tremendously from 3.2% in 2019 to about 10% in 2020 as reported by the International Energy Agency. This trend is expected to continue, with projections estimating an increase to 19% in 2025 and up to 35% in 2030. It is evident that the EU’s efforts are making a significant impact towards achieving a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Although the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is on the rise, it is important to acknowledge the potential safety risks and hazards that come with them. One major concern is the possibility of EVs catching fire due to thermal safety issues in their battery systems. Research has confirmed that EV batteries are prone to thermal runaway, which can result in the entire vehicle igniting. Past incidents of EV fires have been linked to battery-related issues, as batteries remain the primary cause of such fires. However, it is important to note that other factors such as arson, sustained abuse, charging process, driving, and traffic collisions can also contribute to fire incidents.
This Research Topic aims to provide a comprehensive view on the installation of charging stations for electric vehicles in underground parking lots, with insights from a range of professionals, including architects, engineers, firefighters, and legislators. Their perspectives enable us to effectively evaluate, measure, and address the complexities involved in this process for both existing and newly constructed facilities.
Keywords:
Electric vehicles, Fire risk assessment, Indoor car parks, European Union policies, Emission reduction
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.