Journal Article Examines Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Hazards from Thermal Runaway in E-scooters

Fatal fires involving lithium-ion batteries have drawn increased attention in recent years. During 2023, in New York City alone, there were 268 reported fires, 150 reported injuries, and 18 fatalities involving e-mobility devices.

Fire incidents like these are typically the result of the battery suffering thermal runaway. The most common causes of thermal runaway include physical damage, overheating, or failure of the battery management system. In the peer reviewed journal article “Quantifying the Fire Hazard from Li-Ion Battery Fires Caused by Thermal Runaway in E-scooters,” key findings from a research project led by the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of UL Research Institutes, in partnership with the Fire Department of the City of New York.

To learn more and access the journal article, visit fsri.org.

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