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Still Want an EV? Watch this: [View all] MineralMan Apr 2021 OP

Search "car fires" on YouTube! Nt USALiberal Apr 2021 #1

such ridiculous bullshit Voltaire2 Apr 2021 #2

I see 1-2 burned automobiles in a typical year just driving around BornADemocrat Apr 2021 #26

Exactly. I don't understand the EV hatred around here. tinrobot Apr 2021 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Apr 2021 #64

What? I've never seen EV hatred or agenda here, and I imagine we all Hortensis Apr 2021 #66

DU search works to show this, and there are other posters on this thread saying the same thing Celerity Apr 2021 #68

So, he's interested in the topic. Since you seem very invested, Hortensis Apr 2021 #70

I absolutely disagree with your framing of it. I am simply stating a fact about their repetitive Celerity Apr 2021 #74

Well, Yes, I'm interested in the technology. MineralMan Apr 2021 #83

Heavens! So you mean that benefits have costs and that Hortensis Apr 2021 #87

wow Voltaire2 Apr 2021 #88

DU has a healthy helping of luddites. Happy Hoosier Apr 2021 #86

Well, I haven't seen many. What I see is a fair number of Hortensis Apr 2021 #89

We disagree here a bit... Happy Hoosier Apr 2021 #91

I believe you, but I haven't read those threads and Hortensis Apr 2021 #93

+1 honest.abe Apr 2021 #48

I wonder indigoth Apr 2021 #3

It is a bunch. Older vehicles do catch fire for sure. machoneman Apr 2021 #8

170,000 a year, approximately. Voltaire2 Apr 2021 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author machoneman Apr 2021 #9

Never rains in So Cal... Claire Oh Nette Apr 2021 #15

I had an old saab 96 Voltaire2 Apr 2021 #80

ooh...ooh...let me post the video of my husband's Nissan catching fire on the freeway Beaverhausen Apr 2021 #4

Small Halon extinguisher setup in the battery compartment. haele Apr 2021 #5

Halon is harmful to the atmosphere, isn't it? MichMan Apr 2021 #22

Yes, But... ProfessorGAC Apr 2021 #49

I didn't find it very persuasive mahina Apr 2021 #6

My understanding is hurl Apr 2021 #27

Lithium Fires Can Not Be Extinguished With Water ProfessorGAC Apr 2021 #50

Less greenhouse gas emissions and lowers population. A win-win. Kaleva Apr 2021 #7

This is not even remotely true in many cases. NNadir Apr 2021 #79

My Fuji bicycle hasn't burst into flames even once gratuitous Apr 2021 #10

do you have a battery in your light? Voltaire2 Apr 2021 #28

Sorry, not buying into this anti EV hype. beaglelover Apr 2021 #11

Every vehicle is hazardous. maxsolomon Apr 2021 #12

We should ban them! FoxNewsSucks Apr 2021 #13

Lol I'm so scared now I will never ever consider one 😱 luckone Apr 2021 #14

Well, at least its not a Pinto.... Xolodno Apr 2021 #16

Energy sources can self-destruct and release all the stored energy at once Shermann Apr 2021 #17

Meh, these kinds of fires are pretty rare. backscatter712 Apr 2021 #18

We not only wanted one, we have one. A Tesla Model S. It runs like a top. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2021 #19

Kind of odd, isn't it... madinmaryland Apr 2021 #25

And yet, here I am. MineralMan Apr 2021 #33

It seems we'd need some comparative statistics here Silent3 Apr 2021 #42

You're correct, but no sense arguing with him. tinrobot Apr 2021 #45

I wasn't trying to change minds, or take a particular position Silent3 Apr 2021 #46

This is silly. I am disappointed. Happy Hoosier Apr 2021 #43

Sorry, I like a lot of what you post but I disagree with you BIG TIME on this one. Tommymac Apr 2021 #75

The only thing crazier would be driving around with 15 gallons of gasoline under your butt. nt NutmegYankee Apr 2021 #21

Did your account get hacked? Blue_Adept Apr 2021 #23

You are apparently not reading all of my posts. MineralMan Apr 2021 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2021 #58

Scary music + 0 facts equals a weak argument Bonn1997 Apr 2021 #24

Only a brave person questions the EV fantasy. It's not about fires however; it's about... NNadir Apr 2021 #29

That, too. MineralMan Apr 2021 #30

I mean I could post a compilation video of $150k + exotic cars catching fire too... blugbox Apr 2021 #31

Oh, it's you (..,.) LanternWaste Apr 2021 #32

Yes, it is. MineralMan Apr 2021 #36

Thats some real fine propaganda right there! CrackityJones75 Apr 2021 #35

There is a lot of propaganda going around. MineralMan Apr 2021 #37

Is Elon Musk the only EV maker? CrackityJones75 Apr 2021 #38

Hahahaha. But you chose this piece of propaganda. progressoid Apr 2021 #41

I respect you but this is bullshit. Happy Hoosier Apr 2021 #40

Electric/Hybrid vehicles Mr.Bill Apr 2021 #44

I've owned EVs for 11 years and counting. None have caught fire. tinrobot Apr 2021 #47

Yeah, none my many cars have, either. MineralMan Apr 2021 #52

Great. We've established that most cars don't blow up. tinrobot Apr 2021 #57

Because this guy is a EV Luddite and posts anything he can Liberal In Texas Apr 2021 #61

+1 Celerity Apr 2021 #65

Based on his comments about EV, you could call him an alien invader Hortensis Apr 2021 #90

This is the 3rd or 4th anti-EV post I've seen from you in the last 6 months NickB79 Apr 2021 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Apr 2021 #63

Once watched a six digit Ferrari burn to the ground in Dubai... Car fires are a thing, even more so JCMach1 Apr 2021 #53

It would be interesting to see what percentage of each type MineralMan Apr 2021 #54

5 incidents for Bolts... for comparison 1 of every 400 Pontiac Fiero's caught fire JCMach1 Apr 2021 #55

My dream vehicle tirebiter Apr 2021 #56

Here's a Wikipedia page on the topic MerryHolidays Apr 2021 #59

And here is the excerpt from the nhtsa Voltaire2 Apr 2021 #60

Hybrids have gas in them. I'm assuming this quote refers only to pure EVs? nt MerryHolidays Apr 2021 #67

the wiki page failed to make a distinction, the NHTSA report Voltaire2 Apr 2021 #72

it's like the Ford Pinto of the 21st century Shellback Squid Apr 2021 #62

There is no comparison. Liberal In Texas Apr 2021 #71

hey! all you evs get off my lawn! Voltaire2 Apr 2021 #81

Oh look at this, Kia Souls ... Liberal In Texas Apr 2021 #69

We own a Chevy Bolt...no complaints! 634-5789 Apr 2021 #73

My gas guzzler caught on fire about 5yrs sgo Raine Apr 2021 #76

Duly noted. About to jump in my Model Y and enjoy yet another incredible ride...to work Mr. Ected Apr 2021 #77

Still want a house? Watch This! hatrack Apr 2021 #78

OMFG Voltaire2 Apr 2021 #82

Thank goodness I still live in a cave. tinrobot Apr 2021 #84

What is even the purpose of this thread? Happy Hoosier Apr 2021 #85

I don't know the PLANNED purpose BlueSpot Apr 2021 #92