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We're (mostly) talking about classic car conversions for something like this. Safety is way down the list of concerns. If you prioritize safety at all, you wo
by Obi_Juan_Kenobi 7y ago
We're (mostly) talking about classic car conversions for something like this. Safety is way down the list of concerns. If you prioritize safety at all, you won't even consider riding in a classic vehicle.
I don't see how the nuances of a battery fire vs. much more likely ICE fire would enter into any reasonable consideration.
- braythwayt 7y agoExactly. This is for converting that 1971 VW “Thing” that is a deathtrap just standing still. You would drive in a relaxed manner it from your garage to the nearest coffee & cars meetup on Sunday morning, then back again. Nobody is buying these with the intention of building an electric hyper-car to use at the track.
- anon1m0us 7y agoWhy wouldn't something like this crate engine be great for a Prius? The Prius has a 90hp ICE. Replace that with a 110hp crate electric and now you have more power in a 100% electric vehicle.
- throwaway1777 7y agoDoubt the extra horsepower will get you much gain once you add batteries
- domlebo70 7y agoNot this particular motor, no. But you can bet people will be swapping these into racecars all the same. I'd love an electric powered track car.
- TylerE 7y agoFires in car crashes are actually quite rare. That's very much a Hollywood-ism.
- freehunter 7y agoYes they’re rare but they still do happen. Next time you’re making a long drive on the freeway, watch the edges of the road for blackened pavement indicating a car caught fire and burned to the ground in that spot. It might be more often than you think.
- olivermarks 7y agoEV fires are common. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug-in_electric_vehicle_fire_incidents#Thermal_runaway https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug-in_electric_vehicle_fire_...