Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and a device for suppressing fire due to combustible gases generated from an energy storage unit. The device includes a substrate (102), a catalyst (103) coated on the substrate (102) and the catalyst coated substrate (101) placed with the energy storage unit for suppressing raging fire.

Abstract: A module (1) includes a stiff supporting structure (2) formed in a single piece and arranged against a lower beam of the motor vehicle chassis, the structure (2) including a rear face (4) including at least one attachment organ (12) to the chassis of the vehicle, and a front face (6) extending opposite the rear face (4), the rear (4) and front (6) faces being interconnected via at least one intermediate junction (8). The at least one intermediate junction (8) includes a flexible zone (34), the flexible zone (34) forming a deformable energy absorption zone (34) in case of an impact against the front face (6).

Abstract: Standardized bumper testing includes a barrier adapted for testing vehicle bumper impact strength and engagement. The present improvement includes first and/or second thermoformed components attached to the barrier to replicate a profile and crush characteristics of a “generic” vehicle bumper. The first face component is an energy absorbing component with crush boxes for impact absorption, and replicates an energy absorber. The second component covers the first component and replicates a fascia.