2024-09-28 18:17:58
Both ICE and EV can catch fire due to saltwer. Saltwater is corrosive, damages vehicle electronics. This can cause short circuits and sparks may ignite fuel. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(82-4-116) Author
2024-09-28 18:54:37
NNN. Nothing the post says is incorrect. If you have additional information you want to add, do so in the replies. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(33-1-13) Author
2024-09-28 21:00:58
NNN - there have been several electric vehicle fires already that have occurred due to immersion in SALT water specifically during the ocean surge. Due to the strain on Emergency Services, it’s harder to fight a house fire than it would be just to let your car 🔥 on the street. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(15-0-12) Author
2024-09-28 22:53:27
NNN Although EVs have a lower chance of catching fire compared to ICE vehicles, exposure to salt water has increased risks for BEVs.“Exposure to salt water caused 21 electric vehicles to catch fire in 2022 with Hurricane Ian, and at least half a dozen due to Hurricane Idalia.” [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(11-1-7) Author
2024-09-29 02:10:13
No notes needed here. The post is just an advise, a notice of advise and prevention. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(19-2-9) Author
2024-09-29 11:07:06
NNN - while EVs may be less likely to catch fire generally, fire departments often need to treat them differently, so it would be helpful for them to be aware [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(11-0-3) Author
2024-09-29 16:45:58
NNN- The claim isn't that only EVs catch fire in saltwater but rather there is a heighten risk for EVs to catch fire relative to other cars and therefore they need to be aware of it NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(9-0-0) Author
2024-09-30 00:23:18
NNN While there's no doubt that both ICE & EV vehicles can catch fire due to salt water. Unlike ICE, EV fires are so dangerous that firefighters require special training for handling them. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(6-1-2) Author