Electric cars, e-bikes, e-scooters: they all use lithium-based batteries, and they all seem to burn very well.
While many agencies and officials claim traditional cars are at higher risk of bursting into flames, we don’t seem to hear so much about them in the news.
Whatever the case, the fact remains that EV battery fires are VERY nasty.
So, question is: Why??
Let’s take a peek:
What’s the deal with EV fires?! pic.twitter.com/fPVSzEER5x
— Scottie (@ScottiesTech) October 22, 2024
Links from the vid
- What causes lithium-ion battery fires? Why are they so intense? And how should they be fought? An expert explains
- Electric vehicle fires are very rare. The risk for petrol and diesel vehicles is at least 20 times higher
- LX 129 Hindenburg on Wikipedia
- Lithium-ion battery fires are happening more often. Here’s how to prevent them
Goodies from the vid (affiliate links)
- Kidde Auto Fire Extinguisher (sodium bicarbonate)
NOTE: For small Li-ion battery fires, the above extinguisher might work… but for a BIG battery fire, you’re in trouble. Still handy to have on hand!
See ya next time!
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