-
Want to remove ads? Register an account and login to see fewer ads, and become a Supporting Member to remove almost all ads.
Model 3 catches fire after hitting a stopped tow truck in Moscow (video)
- Thread starter Wennfred
- Start date
Thats the great thing about EVs, the fires don't usually start immediately. So you have plenty of time to save your family.
> The Model S caught on fire shortly after the accident and then exploded.
Compared to.. say this ICE.
> The Model S caught on fire shortly after the accident and then exploded.
Compared to.. say this ICE.
Passed a truck pulling a trailer 2 days ago that had burned to the frame at an exit. Could you please post a tread about that. Also just in the US there are about 400 car fires a day so worldwide it must be closer to 2000. Are all 2000 fires Tesla's and what are we not hearing about them?
It seems that it was model 3. But really who cares when ICE cars burn down everyday.
Not an S but even not sure it is a 3. The hood seams to open the other way ?
Attachments
Here is the most telling video showing the moment of the accident:
РЕН ТВ публикует видео момента ДТП, в котором дотла выгорела "Тесла"
No flames visible in the first few seconds after the accident. It must have started later.
РЕН ТВ публикует видео момента ДТП, в котором дотла выгорела "Тесла"
No flames visible in the first few seconds after the accident. It must have started later.
Last edited:
That’s a tough one. The tow truck was encroaching into the Model 3’s lane and the 3 caught the corner. I definitely don’t think Autopilot is going to detect this situation with the current design. The brakes were applied just before impact though, which is a good sign. This one is the driver’s fault though, not Autopilot’s.
yerEVan
Active Member
I hope Tesla can grab more of that video to see how soon the fire started after the impact. Also the truck had its flashers on, so i’m surprised the driver didn’t see that. This leads me to believe that he was definitely not looking straight ahead. The car that was going to be towed did not seem to impede vision of those flashers.
Mrcarcrazy
In need of a shrinking gun to zap a plaid with.
Just not paying attention. Sure, the disabled car didn’t have any lights on, but the cars behind had all shifted over even before the accident.
A little bit unlucky not to miss the corner of the tow truck, but if he had paid attention, even a small flick with the steering wheel would have avoided the truck.
chronopc
Active Member
So this is the first report of a model 3 catching on fire. I wonder what speed the driver was going when he hit the truck.
Similar threads
