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I kind of wonder at what point do batteries become too dangerous. If a battery can absorb that kind of power in such a time ... exactly what amount of time does
by candiodari 3y ago
I kind of wonder at what point do batteries become too dangerous. If a battery can absorb that kind of power in such a time ... exactly what amount of time does it need to release that energy again?
In particular, does it release it fast enough to blow up a building?
- frutiger 3y agoIsn’t the same true of a tank of gas?
- jtriangle 3y agoGenerally no, not really. Sure car fires happen, but they don't 'explode'.
- bestouff 3y agoThey don't explode anymore because we have decades of experience building safe vehicles. We're not there yet for EVs.
- frutiger 3y agoBut the physics is the same. High density of energy potential is a recipe for rapid release of thermal energy. It applies for anything, whether it’s a battery, explosives or a tank of gas. That’s why the question as posed specifically with regards to batteries only is neither here nor there.
- candiodari 3y agoNot without redesigning it to blow up.