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Lots of FUD in this post, but this one sticks out: > When’s the last time you have seen a gasoline car spontaneously combust just sitting in a garage? Despite
by thebruce87m 3y ago
Lots of FUD in this post, but this one sticks out:
> When’s the last time you have seen a gasoline car spontaneously combust just sitting in a garage? Despite having a lot of flammable liquid it just doesn’t happen.
I’ve never seen an ICE or an EV catch fire. I can count the number of car fires I’ve seen on one hand, but ICE cars do spontaneously combust:
Hyundai/Kia:
> Some of the fire risk issues were so severe, vehicle owners were encouraged to park their vehicles outside and away from their homes or other structures in case the car spontaneously caught on fire.
Ford:
> Ford issued a fire safety recall for over 39,000 vehicles, urging vehicle owners to park their cars outside due to the increased fire risk. Drivers reported fires while their cars were unattended and a burning smell and smoke from the front passenger area while driving.
Mercedes:
> This defect allows water from external sources to get into the electrical connections of the wiring harness. Water on electric components can cause short circuits, leading to an increased fire risk if the ignition is turned off for long periods of time.
https://normantaylor.com/blog/which-cars-catch-fire-the-most/ https://normantaylor.com/blog/which-cars-catch-fire-the-most...
Sure, EVs catch fire. But they are 20x less likely to than an ICE. https://thedriven.io/2023/05/16/petrol-and-diesel-cars-20-times-more-likely-to-catch-fire-than-evs/amp/ https://thedriven.io/2023/05/16/petrol-and-diesel-cars-20-ti...