EV Fire safety… guys, we’re past that
Links from today’s show:
Oregon Electric Vehicle Association Ride & Drive event in Portland on April 28th.
https://www.oeva.org/events
Study: Hybrids, ICE Cars Far More Likely Than EVs To Catch Fire
The data says hybrids are the most prone to catching fire, while EVs are the least prone.
https://insideevs.com/news/561549/study-evs-smallest-fire-risk/
Electric vehicle fires causing new challenges for firefighters, towing companies
https://www.wtae.com/article/electric-vehicle-fires/46818027
Firefighters are still learning how to fight EV fires. Here’s everything you need to know to stay safe.
https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-vehicle-fires-what-to-know-2023-11
Colorado firefighter travels country to train departments on how to battle electric vehicle fires
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/aurora-firefighter-travels-country-train-departments-how-battle-electric-vehicle-fires/
Electric vehicle ‘spontaneously’ catches fire in Centennial garage
https://kdvr.com/news/local/smoldering-electric-vehicle-transported-after-damaging-second-car-garage/
Firefighters: 36,000 gallons of water needed to put out electric car fire on Interstate 65
Firefighters: 36,000 gallons of water needed to put out electric car fire on Interstate 65
EV Hummer catches fire 3 times after hit-and-run crash; causing driver wanted by police
The car reignited for the third time after it had already been loaded onto a tow truck.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/bellevue/car-fire-bellevue-hit-and-run/281-d0531e6b-800d-44c2-97ac-51fb2e3b049c
Tesla is committed to helping fire departments and first responders safely handle emergency situations involving all Tesla products. Emergency disconnects are available to safely de-energize the vehicle when extraction is necessary to rescue passengers.
https://www.tesla.com/firstresponders
INFORMATION FOR FIRST AND SECOND RESPONDERS EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE TESLA MODEL Y ELECTRIC
https://www.tesla.com/sites/default/files/downloads/Model_Y_Emergency_Response_Guide_en.pdf
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Edited by: Roshan Khatiwada
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