Onboard Water Supply
With a total of 3 built in water tanks, 2 under floor and one header tank, 1800 litres of water becomes 3 million litres of steam. Therefore suppressing fire growth and development.
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Our Electric Vehicle Containment Unit, is specially designed and developed to remove electric cars from the road quickly and safely - even when they're still burning
Fire containers are endorsed by Insurance underwriters
“I consider the products and patented methodology employed by Fire Containers to be an important part of an overall risk management strategy for businesses which handle Li-on batteries in any form. The fire Containers technology is robust, practicable and based on proven science, and the many years of operational experience Neil Pedersen has from his years at the Fire & Rescue service.”
Electric Vehicle Containment Unit video
The global growth of Electric Vehicles
Electric car sales neared 14 million in 2023, 95% of which were in China, Europe and the United States. Almost 14 million new electric cars were registered globally in 2023, bringing their total number on the roads to 40 million.
Electric cars accounted for around 18% of all cars sold in 2023, up from 14% in 2022 and only 2% 5 years earlier, in 2018. These trends indicate that growth remains robust as electric car markets mature.
While sales of electric cars are increasing globally, they remain significantly concentrated in just a few major markets. In 2023, just under 60% of new electric car registrations were in China, just under 25% in Europe and 10% in the United States – corresponding to nearly 95% of global electric car sales combined.
Electric car sales remained strong in the first quarter of 2024, surpassing those of the same period in 2023 by around 25% to reach more than 3 million. In 2023, the number of available models for electric cars increased 15% year-on-year to nearly 590 but based on recent original equipment manufacturer (OEM) announcements, the number of new electric car models could reach 1000 by 2028.
It is predicted that EV sales will be between 62% and 86% of total sales globally by 2030. Compare this to the 18% in 2023.
The Electric Vehicle Containment Units (EVCU) can assist multiple organisations including the Emergency services, Recovery operators, Vehicle manufacturers, Insurance companies, Waste management organisations, Recycling centres, Highways agencies and global logistical chains to name a few.
We have designed and developed the world’s first patent protected Electric Vehicle Containment Unit (EVCU) with a built-in water supply which recirculates water for continual cooling and fire suppression even during transit – Click here for more details.
The main difference between the EVCU and other solutions is this is not a submersion unit as major vehicle manufacturers state their batteries should NOT be submerged in water as this can initiate or accelerate thermal runaway. In addition, submersion tactics creates huge amounts of contaminated water. The EVCU utilises the principal of water turning to steam (expansion ratio) to suppress fire development around the vehicle or to continually cool battery compartments to help prevent thermal runaway from developing within the battery compartment.
About Neil - Founder and CEO Fire Containers Ltd.
During my career, I was also a lead instructor at the Fire Service College, specialising in fire behaviour training, and was responsible for teaching effective fire extinguishment techniques to fire instructors from across the globe. What most people don’t realise is that you only need very small amounts of water to contain and extinguish fires — if used correctly. It’s this kind of understanding that can dramatically improve operational safety and efficiency.
Since retiring from frontline service, I’ve continued that mission — helping organisations worldwide prepare for the worst so they can respond at their best. Today, I work full-time with emergency services, government bodies, and private sector partners, developing training programmes, operational strategies, and specialist tools that make a real difference in critical situations.
One of my proudest achievements is designing and developing the world’s first patented Electric Vehicle Containment Unit (EVCU) — a breakthrough in safely managing EV fires and severe collision incidents. I’ve also now developed the Fire Safety Containment Unit (FSCU), which can be utilised by multiple sectors globally for the safe storage and transportation of lithium batteries. We are now also utilising our container systems in the safe transportation of lithium batteries to recycling centres, which also allows them to be stored securely while awaiting recycling.
Whether it’s helping a fire service rethink their road traffic collision response or supporting a team preparing for large-scale emergencies, my goal is always the same: to make sure people have the knowledge, confidence, and equipment they need to save lives — and stay safe.
Please get in touch with us if you would like to talk to one of the team about our EVCU or if you would like further information. Thank you for visiting Fire Containers Ltd.
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Fire Containers Ltd. are proud to have designed and developed the Electric Vehicle Containment Unit - EVCU (patent protected). The first mobile solution for cooling and firefighting whilst on the move with its unique onboard water supply and suppression system.
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