Renault Group is advancing EV safety by granting open access to its Fireman Access patents, enabling automakers and suppliers worldwide to rapidly control and extinguish EV battery fires. This move supports industry-wide adoption of life-saving technology and enhances emergency response protocols.

Fireman Access: A Game-Changer for EV Fire Safety

Developed through years of collaboration with fire services, the Fireman Access system features:

Adhesive disc over the EV’s traction battery
Rapid water access to cool battery cells in minutes
Up to 90 percent reduction in water usage compared to conventional firefighting

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The Shift Toward Open Innovation

By removing proprietary barriers, Renault fosters a collaborative safety ecosystem where companies adopting the technology share any improvements they develop. This aligns with Renault’s road safety vision and its partnership with UN Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt.

Renault’s safety expertise spans decades, with:

Three technical centers in France for crash testing and advanced simulations
The Laboratory of Accidentology, Biomechanics, and Human Behavior (LAB) with 600 engineers and over 2,000 safety-related patents since 1970

Bottom Line

Renault’s decision to open-source its EV fire safety patents accelerates global safety innovation and makes EVs safer for all.

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