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FD: TSLA Shareholder We should discuss whether the situation changes over time. As gasoline cars age, their likelihood of catching fire increases. As electric
by 11thEarlOfMar 13y ago
FD: TSLA Shareholder
We should discuss whether the situation changes over time. As gasoline cars age, their likelihood of catching fire increases. As electric cars age, does their chance also increase?
The flammable elements of a gas-powered car also have wear and tear issues, and poor service risks. A do-it-yourself mechanic replacing a fuel filter is a worry, for example.
Or, an old engine with a compromised head gasket, coated in leaked oil and then overheating.
No time to do the analysis myself, but I am guessing that the failure modes of a gas car that cause fire are many and the failure modes of a Tesla are few. Moreover, the likelihood of a particular failure mode in a Tesla may not increase at the same rate as gas as the cars age.