Re:No one was in driver’s seat in fatal Tesla crash
by dv_dt on Tuesday April 20, 2021 @08:40PM
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> Collisions were the leading cause of vehicle fires that resulted in death.
The very next sentence after your first selected quote.
You are picking an choosing data due to some very obvious bias. I don't think we can continue a productive conversation here. Bye.
> The leading causes of vehicle fires were mechanical failures or malfunctions and electrical failures or malfunctions. Older vehicles accounted for three-quarters of the highway vehicle fires caused by mechanical or electrical failures or malfunctions. Maintenance is important throughout the vehicle’s years of use.
So... no... not from accidents, but from maintenance neglect (as I already said). Not even remotely similar.
These Tesla's burst into flames upon impact, trapping the occupants inside and dooming them to death.
From your own source again:
> EV fires can occur:
> 1. When a vehicle is stationary. Extreme temperatures, high humidity, internal cell failure, and abuse of a LIB at some prior time can all cause such fires.
> 2. When the EV is charging due to overcharging or problems with the charging stations or cables.
> 3. After a traffic crash or other abuse does sufficient damage to cause ignition during or immediately after the crash.
> 4. When an LIB reignites after an initial fire has been handled.
> 5. Due to external factors, such as arson
So... what is the point you are trying to make here?