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The primary focus of the project, driven by UL's Fire Safety Research Institute, is to investigate how electric vehicles perform during a fire compared to traditional gasoline-powered cars. This experiment is crucial for both the fire service and manufacturers, as discussions continue regarding the challenges of extinguishing electric vehicle fires.
In their work, UL has previously worked on burning gasoline engine cars and other EVs to collect comparative data. Now, the focus has shifted towards suppression operations when addressing EV fires. Adam emphasized that current products on the market have sparked a considerable amount of discussions within the fire service regarding the challenges posed by electric vehicle fires.