Comments by "Clyde" (@Clyde-2055) on "FOUR MORE lives lost in Tesla fireball crash | MGUY EV News 25 October 2024 | MGUY Australia" video.

  1. Even the expensive, “good systems” have done their share of unnecessary emergency braking …
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  2. Hertz was their own worst enemy with those EV’s. Not to mention that their incompetence was having innocent people thrown in jail for car theft.
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  3. Steam engines ran on water, too 😁
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  4. NiMH batteries, used in many HEV’s, are less fire-prone than Li-ion batteries, and if they do ignite, the heat generation is less intense.
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  5. Actually there were a bit over 40,000 fatalities in 2023 in the US, and it was reported by all the major wire services. If you haven’t seen such stats, perhaps you simply aren’t paying attention …
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  6. You mean 100 Wh (watt hours) …
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  7. What Barry says is both true, and scary as hell …
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  8. Agree that this net-zero hooey is insane. But as a fact check: “The majority of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in North America use nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, especially those made by Toyota.” That is changing, admittedly. “While the exact percentage is difficult to pinpoint, as of today, a significant majority of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) that still use NiMH batteries are older models, with most newer HEVs transitioning to lithium-ion batteries, meaning the percentage of HEVs using NiMH batteries is likely quite low; however, companies like Toyota still utilize NiMH batteries in some of their newer hybrid models, representing a notable portion of the current HEV market share.” — Google The NiMH batteries are less fire-prone than the Li-ion.
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  9. That’s actually a good question. Here’s the quick answer. “BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) lithium-ion battery fires are generally considered worse than hybrid lithium-ion battery fires because BEVs contain a significantly larger battery pack with more energy density, which can lead to a more intense and prolonged fire when damaged, making them harder to extinguish and potentially causing more damage due to the "thermal runaway" effect where a single cell's fire can spread rapidly to others within the battery pack” — Google Please note the the above is comparing Li-ion batteries across vehicle types. Statistics indicate that BEV’s do not catch fire more frequently than hybrids. In fact, less, mainly because of the sophistication of MOST BEV’s BMS (battery management system). Be warned, not all BMS’s are created equal. Further, hybrids also have the added fire potential from the petrol engine. Now, the crux of the matter. Many HEV’s use NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries instead of Li-ion batteries. NiMH batteries are not as fire-prone as Li-ion ones. “Compared to Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries, Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries have a significantly lower fire risk, as Li-Ion batteries are more prone to catching fire when damaged or improperly handled due to their higher energy density and potential for thermal runaway, while NiMH batteries are generally considered much safer in terms of fire hazards.” — Google I hope this helps. Happy motoring …
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  10. @ — Do you or a family member have a mobility chair that you’re concerned about, or are you considering the purchase of one ?
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  11. True, but that’s not the point …
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