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fear pron or a real hazard??
https://www.thesun.co.uk/motors/30747713/saltwater-making-electric-cars-blow-up-hurricane-helene/
ENGINE CARNAGE Saltwater is making electric cars BLOW UP as Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc and drivers issued harsh warning
EV DRIVERS have been warned of potential fire hazards as reports surfaced of cars blowing due to flooding during Hurricane Helene.
Motorists are being urged to either move their cars urgently or report them to authorities if it's not safe to do so.
EV drivers have been warned over a fire risk as Hurricane Helene flooding has reportedly caused some cars to explodeCredit: AP
Most modern EVs use lithium-ion batteries which can react violently with water….
Amid the chaos, reports have emerged that the saltwater flooding has caused fires and even explosions in electric cars.
Most modern EVs use lithium-ion batteries thanks to their energy efficiency and relatively compact size.
However, lithium is highly reactive with water and,while perfectly safe in normal conditions, can have explosive consequences if exposed to it.
According to the National Highways and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) the issue was first detected during Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Local officials are asking EV owners to move their cars to higher ground and out of the reach of flooding where possible.