Florida Hurricane: Flooded EV catches fire!
– Risk of re-burning and electric shock –
NHTSA:
There have been sporadic incidents of EVs igniting after being submerged in salt water.
Florida Department of Financial Services
Jimmy Patronis (CFO)
Hurricane Ian hits Florida
During recovery activities, I witnessed an incident where a flooded EV caught fire.
Epoch Times Epoch Times
https://mb.epochtimes.jp/2022/10/121483.html
Ouragan en Floride : un véhicule électrique inondé prend feu !
– Risque de rebrûlure et d’électrocution –
NHTSA :
Il y a eu des incidents sporadiques d’allumage de véhicules électriques après avoir été immergés dans de l’eau salée.
Département des services financiers de Floride
Jimmy Patronis (directeur financier)
L’ouragan Ian frappe la Floride
Au cours des activités de récupération, j’ai été témoin d’un incident où un véhicule électrique inondé a pris feu.
Epoch Times Epoch Times
Hurrikan in Florida: Überflutetes Elektrofahrzeug fängt Feuer!
– Gefahr von Nachverbrennung und Stromschlag –
NHTSA:
Es gab sporadische Vorfälle, bei denen sich Elektrofahrzeuge entzündeten, nachdem sie in Salzwasser getaucht worden waren.
Finanzdienstleistungsministerium von Florida
Jimmy Patronis (Finanzvorstand)
Hurrikan Ian trifft Florida
Während der Bergungsarbeiten wurde ich Zeuge eines Vorfalls, bei dem ein überflutetes Elektrofahrzeug Feuer fing.
Epochenzeiten Epochenzeiten
Hurricane- and Flood-Damaged Vehicles
NHTSA
Flood-Damaged Vehicles
When hurricanes hit, vehicles are often flooded.
The obvious questions that come up after a flood are whether the vehicle is safe to drive or what to do if a vehicle is destroyed.
A not-so-obvious question for a flood victim or any used-car buyer: How do I make sure a vehicle I’m buying wasn’t previously damaged in a flood?
Below are frequently asked questions and answers.
Info for Flood Victims
Once flood waters recede,
you’ll likely be assessing whether your vehicle is able to be used again or if it’s been damaged beyond repair.
It’s important to do a thorough assessment of the vehicle
before you start it up, because there could be damage that isn’t visible.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/hurricane-and-flood-damaged-vehicles
Why 6 flooded EVs burst into flames after Hurricane Ian
– E&E News
The flooded cars’ lithium-ion batteries were loaded with energy when highly conductive salt water poured over them.
They burned for “hours and hours” and required “thousands upon thousands” of gallons of water to extinguish
— a far more intensive process than what a typical gas car fire would require,
said Heather Mazurkiewicz, a fire department spokesperson.
At least one EV reignited after flames were put out, destroying two houses that had survived the storm, officials said.
https://www.eenews.net/articles/why-6-flooded-evs-burst-into-flames-after-hurricane-ian/