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No one ever expected electric vehicles to unexpectedly catch fire. Zendo Deb writes how, well, unexpected this these unexpected fires are.
Sparky cars gonna spark. Ignition: Spontaneous electric vehicle fires prompt recalls, but some owners stalled waiting on repairs
Yesterday, there were two posts on lithium-ion batteries and salt water. This is similar, minus the salt water.
Chevy, and several other companies impacted by battery defects that could increase the risk of a fire, have taken steps to minimize risk. Bolt owners were originally told to limit charging, avoid running their batteries below 70 miles to empty and to park outside immediately after charging and not leave the car indoors overnight.
In December 2021, more than a year after the first of three voluntary Bolt recalls, Chevy came up with a software update to mitigate the threat, but with the fix came a reduction in charging that drivers say limited how far they can go.
The update limited the Bolt’s charge to 80% and lifted the earlier restrictions for those who get it. The company wouldn’t provide specific numbers when asked how many recalled Bolts have had the update installed.
You know, electric vehicles are, right now, being pushed as the be all, end all solution to climate change. But, why are we not being told of these vehicles cost, shortcomings, performance issues, negative environmental impact, range, and other issues? It is almost like they are hiding things from the average American. How very “unexpected”.
