Fire prevention and mitigation for EVs in confined areas (2ZERO Partnership)
- Funder
- European Commission · Horizon Europe
- Award amount
- Up to €8,000,000
- Deadline
- April 14, 2027
- Eligible countries
- European Union, United Kingdom, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Israel, Global
Summary
Forthcoming EU call topic HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-06 · HORIZON Innovation Actions. Part of call HORIZON-CL5-2027-03: MOBILITY. Opens 2026-12-15; next deadline 2027-04-14. Topic page: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-06
Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: - Standardised fire risk assessment for EVs’[1] fire hazards in constrained spaces and areas such as underground/ built-in parking lots, garages, ferryboats and depots with and without charging facilities and during mono- or bidirectional charging. - Innovative on-board and/or off-board affordable fire-detection, suppression, and containment measures and techniques. - Standardised fire protocols and open evaluation frameworks. - Enhanced public perception of fire safety across all EV categories.
Scope: The overall fire safety risks associated with Electric Vehicles (EVs) are substantially lower compared to those of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. However, public concerns and perceptions about EV fire safety may still persist. This necessitates a thorough examination and addressing of potential causes of EV fire to alleviate any remaining worries. This necessitates a thorough examination and addressing of potential causes of EV fire to alleviate any remaining worries.. Proposed actions are expected to address all of the following aspects: - Development of the most comprehensive database about fire accidents involving all EV categories at the European level. - Mitigation measures and solutions in case of thermal runaway of batteries, if not prevented in the first place, by appropriate design or by active measures to effectively avoid open fire and its possible progression. - A clear recognition of EV risks by improved on-board diagnosis and real-time monitoring, leading to early warning and to appropriate countermeasures. - Development of innovative…
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