安瑞希實習心得11: 現在的電動車的風險

日期：2025年7月11日

作者：安瑞希 Avery Adams

今天我參加了一場由經濟部能源署主辦的會議，主題是探討電動車可能帶來的負面影響。隨著電動車在全球快速普及，它被廣泛視為降低碳排放、實現綠色交通的重要工具。然而，會議中也指出，目前社會對電動車潛在風險的認識仍然有限，特別是在安全管理方面尚未建立完整的應對機制，因此針對這些問題進行討論十分重要。

雖然我個人認為電動車是一項對環境有益、具發展潛力的科技，但目前仍存在一些值得重視的安全隱憂。最主要的問題是電池所引發的火災。電動車多數採用鋰電池，而這類電池一旦發生起火，會產生高溫且無法以傳統方式撲滅。由於這屬於化學性火災，一般的滅火器或水並不適用，甚至可能加劇火勢。這樣的火災不僅難以控制，也對駕駛人、乘客以及第一線消防人員造成極大的風險。

此外，會議中也討論了現行法規與安全標準是否足以因應這些新興風險。有專家指出，目前多數國家尚未針對電動車火災建立專門的應變指引，許多消防單位缺乏專業訓練與足夠的設備。這突顯出電動車技術雖然先進，但其安全配套措施亟待加強。

這次會議讓我獲益良多。它不僅加深了我對電動車風險的了解，也提醒我科技的發展應與風險管理並行。我認為政府、產業與社會各界都應共同努力，制定更完善的法規與應對機制，確保電動車的發展方向既環保又安全。

 

Electric Vehicles and Possible Current Risk

Today I attended a conference hosted by the Energy Agency of the Ministry of Economic Affairs on the possible negative impact of electric vehicles. With the rapid adoption of electric vehicles around the world, it is widely regarded as an important tool to reduce carbon emissions and achieve green transportation. However, it was also pointed out that the current society's understanding of the potential risks of electric vehicles is still limited, especially in terms of safety management, and a complete response mechanism has not yet been established, so it is important to discuss these issues.

Although I personally believe that electric vehicles are a technology that is good for the environment and has the potential to develop, there are still some safety concerns that deserve attention. The main problem is the fire caused by the battery. Most electric vehicles use lithium-ion batteries, and in the event of a fire, these batteries generate high temperatures that cannot be extinguished in traditional ways. As this is a chemical fire, a general fire extinguisher or water is not suitable and may even exacerbate the fire. Such fires are not only difficult to control, but also pose a great risk to drivers, passengers and frontline firefighters.

In addition, the adequacy of existing regulations and safety standards to address these emerging risks was discussed. Some experts pointed out that at present, most countries have not established special response guidelines for electric vehicle fires, and many fire units lack professional training and sufficient equipment. This highlights that although the technology of electric vehicles is advanced, its safety measures need to be strengthened urgently.

I learned a lot from this meeting. It not only deepened my understanding of the risks of electric vehicles, but also reminded me that the development of technology should go hand in hand with risk management. I believe that the government, industry and all sectors of society should work together to develop better regulations and response mechanisms to ensure that the development direction of electric vehicles is both environmentally friendly and safe.