CMC 6m rule and EV fires

[Buckman]

Although I am not an EV fan I agree with what Tobes has stated as plenty of other reasons not to buy an EV. LOL!

 

[Tobes]

@Buckman - and the reason "because I don't want to" is absolutely 100% valid 👍

 

[ProfJohnL]

...I am at a loss as to why the idea of EV's as a source of fire risk seems to have taken hold of the population and media so ferociously, other than because there are false narratives being spread by those with an anti-EV agenda...

It's the pro petroleum lobby who have vested interests in discrediting EV's by spreading negative rumours, and suppressing the real costs and emissions of ICE.

There's nowt so dangerous a s a cornered dog.

 

[Dustydog]

There's nowt so dangerous a s a cornered dog.

I’d say that argument works both ways😉. At least on this thread some of us non believers have stood firm for the truth , even if in EV favour 😉

 

[Raywood]

Personally I would not rely on google for statistics and would prefer something official for these if indeed they are being accurately collated.
As for he spread of the fire the main problem seems to be wind coming through the open sides of car park which can be seen in the video blowing the flames well to the left.

 

[Buckman]

Personally I would not rely on google for statistics and would prefer something official for these if indeed they are being accurately collated.
As for he spread of the fire the main problem seems to be wind coming through the open sides of car park which can be seen in the video blowing the flames well to the left.

There is a government site that gives you those statistics which is where I got my info on car fires.

 

[otherclive]

There is a government site that gives you those statistics which is where I got my info on car fires.

That’s Interesting do you have a link please?

 

[Dustydog]

Dusty, I’ve deleted mine now that yours has been updated. If you want to delete your #30 I will then delete this one.

Sorted👍

 

[woodsieboy]

Update on Fire Service protocol for dealing with EV fires...........nothing has been agreed, the people involved have not developed an accepted method of dealing with a fire caused by EV motion battery. It is an ongoing problem

 

[Buckman]

That’s Interesting do you have a link please?

I used google so I am sure that you are also very capable of doing the same? 🤔