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Then there is the issue of the system that kills the battery connection in the event of a collision, objective being to isolate the high voltage batteries from the wires so if any exposed wires exist they don't have lethal voltages exposed - this often results demands in new battery even if just a new Pyrofuse is needed. If companies want to sell EVs they will have to sort sort it out the insurance issues and the risks associated batteries that generate fear. |
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You think that is s win? The Nissan Leaf sucked when new so this is not a big surprise.
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^ ? Spectacular fail would be more appropriate, reduced to a shopping car just to whistle it's way down the road to costco. Still, with the small battery little chance of igniting.. but I spoke too soon.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ni...D0bqemFuM,st:0 The advice is if you notice anything that is wrong with an EV is to not charge it, don't garage it and call 911 or 999 in GB. Last edited by M5Rick; 05-19-2024 at 06:48 AM.. |
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You are still much more likely to be killed/injured in a car accident than an EV catching fire. If you see any issue with a lithium battery then you should stop using it - that includes laptops with swelling batteries! |
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The one before I was stationary at traffic lights and someone hit me from behind (that takes us back about 15 years) Yes your driving skills and patience will reduce chance of accidents, but you can't avoid every thing and there are still morons driving. |
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My friend has a Tesla Y and the passenger side door was scratched by an accident. The body shop told him they need to wait for about 7 months for the new door to come from Tesla in order to fix his car. If it was me, I will me so piss. 7 months of waiting for just a new door. This is totally BS.
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Please stop thinking EV are smart Woman who was stuck in her Tesla for 40 Minutes in 115 Degree heat shares surprising fact about car
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Many US consumers staying away from EVs due to lack of charging availability
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Electric Car Charger Vandalism Continues To Surge Nationwide
https://insideevs.com/news/719834/te...es-vandalized/ My friend also told me the places he has been in Vancouver (Canada) for charging his Tesla, on average more than 60% of the charging stations were out of order. If the government really want to push EV, you better get the shit together.... |
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Things that make you go Hmmmmm
Chevrolet Bolt owners win $150 million settlement after electric vehicles caught fire May 17, 2024 General Motors and LG are establishing a $150 million fund to compensate Chevrolet Bolt owners after a faulty battery caused some of the electric vehicles to burst into flames. GM partnered with subsidiaries of South Korea-based electronics company LG to create the batteries used in the Bolt, which debuted in 2015. In the following years, drivers noticed their cars would spontaneously catch fire, leading to owners to file complaints about the problem with GM and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. GM sold just under 25,000 Bolts in the U.S. before telling dealers to stop selling them. The company ceased production of the vehicle in December of 2023, a major financial and reputational blow for GM as automakers raced to enter the electric vehicle market. The automaker has spent $1.8 billion recalling the Bolt because of its battery issues. GM has said it plans to stop manufacturing gas-powered cars by 2035 and will spend $35 billion to roll out more than 30 new EVs globally by 2025, including about 20 in North America. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chevrol...ttlement-fund/ When will stock holders fire Mary Barra? Just another DEI failure. |
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BYD Showroom Burns to the Ground After One Electric Car Bursts Into Flames 16 May 2024 However, one car brand recorded more EV fires than others, at least judging by the number of fire reports over the past years. I'm talking about BYD, Tesla's main rival, partner, and one of the biggest Li-ion battery manufacturers. Many such fires happened in 2021 and 2022, and the carmaker appeared to have solved its quality problems in the past years. However, another fire erupted on Thursday in a BYD showroom in Fuzhou, the capital of the Chinese province Fujian. According to the Fuzhou Fire Department, the fire started from an electric vehicle parked inside the showroom. A video shared on Chinese social media showed a massive fire engulfing the showroom. https://twitter.com/ray4tesla/status/17909...es-234010.html https://www.autoevolution.com/news/b...es-234010.html Coming to a town or city near you thanks to NAFTA. |
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One way to avoid being trapped in your Tesla in adverse weather is to do what 99.9% of Tesla owners do. It's update your car overnight. It's stunningly easy.
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