This is nothing new, but, it is going to get worse with so many more hybrids and EVs on the road daily. Talk to fire fighters and you’ll learn they have special protocols for dealing with these vehicles, because of the dangers of fire when in an accident. They’ve told me the dispatchers are tasked with asking what kind of vehicle is involved with the accident, as they’ll respond differently. And, of course, batteries can just combust
The Science of Why Electric Vehicle Batteries Are So Dangerous
In a recent op-ed, the Washington Post outlines how Tesla’s battery issues and fires may not just be due to poor design and manufacturing but a side effect of electric vehicles relying on lithium-ion batteries.
The Washington Post reports in an op-ed titled “Tesla’s Big Batteries Aren’t the Fire Problem. Lithium Is,” that Americans should be questionubg whether lithium-ion powerpacks should be used for applications such as electric vehicles. The piece argues that the science of lithium-ion batteries make them inherently dangerous.
The Washington Post writes:
The large-scale use comes with significant risks, although most modern power systems choose this formulation because it boasts higher energy density, as well as greater charging and discharging efficiency. However, lithium-ion batteries have a volatile, flammable electrolyte. So, while there are safeguards to avoid fires, all the combustible ingredients are still there. Flames can accelerate through chain reactions, known as thermal runaway.
Big batteries are made up of several cells packed together. Current is constantly flowing inside, which generates heat. If there are no barriers between the components, a failure in one part quickly cascades through. While elaborate (and critical) equipment for cooling the system is put in place, it draws on the energy of the actual powerpack and reduces its output. In addition, when charged, a coat of lithium metal can form on the surface and dendrites, or needle-like structures can grow, and lead to short-circuits.
Both the Washington Post piece and the Breitbart piece spend a bit talking about how dangerous the batteries are, and, quite frankly, it might be a bit overblown. Lithiums have been around for quite some time now, and, while we hear about real issues with cellphone and vape batteries here and there, with them banned from being in checked airplane baggage, it’s still rare. But, with more EVs, and mass production, could it be worse?
The Washington Post piece, which looks like it originally came from Bloomberg, does actually make recommendations on replacement technology, but, here’s the thing: none of them are truly viable at this time. And this will be used by the climate cultists to recommend that citizens be stopped from having EVs and just take mass transit, bike, or walk. That’s what they do.
Surprise..!! Toyota has announced solid state EV to be sold in 2 years at dealership 2025
No flammable liquid.
Honda is expecting solid state batteries to be in showrooms mid decade 2027
What does flammable liquid have to do with EV’s, solid stare or not?
Three leftists in a thunder storm discussing EV’s.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1575605473385926656
Good thing that gasoline is not inflammable!!
It’s not known for spontaneously bursting into flames except in poorly written Hollywood movies. LiPo batteries can do that.
Kia’s EV6 has 310 mile range, 18 min charging, all for about $40,000 after state and federal subsidies.
Mr White it is the liquid electrolyte that is the crux of the problem
It is used in 99%of lithium ion batteries
However solid state batteries are now being introduced and will appear on Toyotas in 2 years 2025
If we had a “Press” who weren’t propagandists, there would be some very basic stories to write here.
How likely is an EV to spontaneously combust?
How likely is an ICE Vehicle, to spontaneously combust?
Same data for “after a collision.”
This data is available, although it might take some legwork to summarize and modern “journalists” can’t be bothered.
But it would answer the whole thing. Are EV’s more dangerous than ICE vehicles?
Aside from all of the other reasons not to buy an EV, are they more dangerous? Easy to answer… which is why the answer is probably “yes, they are.”
Otherwise, it would be PAGE ONE News!!!
Mr Proton,
Are you positive?
Is there evidence that battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are less safe than (internal combustion engine) ICE cars? Not so far.
Seems fair enough.
Catching fire and SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTING are two entirely different things.
There is no reason to believe that EVs are any less safe in collisions than ICE vehicles.
The point is that Chevrolet told you to charge your BOLT outside so you didn’t burn down your house. That sounds rather alarming. Not ready for prime timish.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/10/success/electric-car-vehicle-battery-fires
Nov 10, 2020 · lithium-ion batteries, whether they’re in cars, smartphones or automobiles, can catch fire if they’ve been improperly manufactured,
This has nothing to do with auto crashes. Way to deflect….LOLOLOL.
Do ICE cars ever catch on fire in a parking lot, in a driveway, while driving? Yes, of course they do. In 1981, the SAE estimated 1 in 1000 registered vehicles caught fire, not caused by a crash. No doubt, manufacturers have made cars safer since. 0.1% of ICE cars is a lot of cars burning!
When I worked at the world’s largest pharma company, a friend’s Grand Cherokee burst into flames in the parking lot.
But way to deflect, LOLOLOL.
Why are you guys triggered by a basic fact that there is a problem with fires in EV cars? It’s a fact and it needs addressing not arguing. Complaining that ICE cars caught fire does not address the current problem. You leftists are so pathetic. You get all bent when someone points out a fact about one of your sacred cows. Like the stolen election. You go goofy.
You’ve won yet you are the poorest winners on earth. EV’s are being made at a brisk rate, we citizens are being forced to buy them against our will, our grid won’t handle it and oil is now poison. You won. Relax and watch Western Civilization deteriorate like you want. Just like the stolen election. You won. You pulled off the biggest coup in history and blocked every audit and investigation into it, jailed your opposition, murdered others and put a pall of lawfare over our fallen republic. You won. Now sit back and watch your commie pals ruin our freedom, prosperity and nation.
You guys are even worse winners than you are loosers.
Do you park your ICE Car in a garage? Condo Association Bans Owners From Parking EVs In The Garage
When was the last time Chevy told you not to park in your garage?
Has the US auto Industry told you NOT to park your ICE car in a garage because it can catch on fire?
GM recalling Chevy Bolt EVs — again — after vehicles …
https://nypost.com/2021/07/23/gm-recalling-chevy…
Jul 23, 2021 · The announcement comes a week after GM and federal regulators urged owners to park the Chevy Bolts outside and away from their homes due to the risk of fire. The National …
Teslas have caught on fire as well. In fact, the real reason is not the batteries per se but the fact that the US industry buys these batteries from FUCKING CHINA.
China doesn’t give a shit if you die or not. That is why Musk and Tesla have started building their own batteries so they can be in charge of their own future.
Chevy, Ford, Chrysler, and others would be wise to do the same.
We understand why you Deflect DOWD. It is because you are a CHINA drone apologist.
Get the auto companies to commit to EV’s. Force them to stop making CO2 expending vehicles.
Once you have accomplised that. Begin attacking BATTERIES, parking lots, highways, roads and bridges.
It’s a great playbook. Once they have brought into question Batteries they will begin attacking the razing of the planet to make batteries. Once they have permanently made the USA energy POOR they will then hand the keys to CHINA.
GOD……………..GAWD………did you KNOW??????????????
CHINA IS SETTING UP POLICE STATIONS IN THE USA AND OTHER WESTERN COUNTRIES TO KEEP TRACK OF THEIR OWN CITIZENS OR SO THEY SAY.
SETTING UP POLICE STATIONS IN THE USA??????? Seriously. Our government can attack parents for being partents at school boad meetings, attack gun owners by changing the rules in mid stream without even making new laws. They can investigate Trump cronies night and day………..
BUT WHEN CHINA BUILDS POLICE STATIONS INSIDE THE USA???????? NOTHING TO SEE HERE FOLKS!!!!!!!!!
BING NEWS…..BILL GATES BABY.
Report: Chinese police set up covert station in NYC, 31 others around the world
Don’t worry folks you have more to fear from parents of kindergartners wanting their children to go to a safe and friendly school that teaches them Reading, Writing and Rithmatic.
SINCE THE MSM IS MORE INTERESTED IN GETTING TRUMP THAN IN DEFENDING THE WORLD OR AMERICA WE HAVE THIS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE:
China Expands Its Secret Police Stations Around the World
The Chinese Communist Party runs 54 police centers outside of China, 36 in Europe alone. One of the two in London claims to be a real estate company, while one in Glasgow operates in a Chinese
https://news.yahoo.com/report-china-unofficial-police-stations-225148709.html
Sep 16, 2022 · Informal police stations operated by Chinese community groups associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have sprouted in London, a new report claims
From INDIA….2 days ago · By ANI. BEIJING: In a quest to emerge as a global superpower, the Chinese government has opened numerous illegal police stations across the world including in developed countries like Canada
China Is Building Entire Villages in Another Country’s …
https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/07/china-bhutan…
May 07, 2021 · Wu and a retinue of officials, police, and journalists had crossed an international border.
China opens unofficial police stations in Britain to hunt down …
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/china-opens…
Sep 14, 2022 · The “110 overseas service stations”, named after the national police emergency phone number in China, were established by local public security bureaus in China
https://hindustannewshub.com/world-news/china-news…
Sep 26, 2022 · China told the purpose of police posts. China claims that these police posts have been set up to assist Chinese citizens living abroad in filing local police reports and other bureaucratic procedures
On and on it goes. GET TRUMP….HAND THE KEYS TO CHINA. Its a great playbook. Glad the USA has signed off on it. I always wanted to learn chinese.