I’m not a speed fan, but I do love the exceleration when needed. Thanks for the thoughts.
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I’m not a speed fan, but I do love the exceleration when needed. Thanks for the thoughts.
It's true that Model X is THE BOMB. Everyday I risk my family's and other people's lives driving on the road. With that said I decommission bombs as a side job. Let me know if you need the service and I'll charge a nominal fee to take the bomb off your hands. Deal?
Where are you getting the 2nd crash with a fire involving the X?
I only know of the crash in California where the fire happened after the driver was evacuated.
In almost all of the known Tesla fires the car has asked the driver nicely to exit the vehicle before going up in flames. It's not completely rude like an ICE car where it does it with zero warning.
I only know of the crash in California where the fire happened after the driver was evacuated.
In almost all of the known Tesla fires the car has asked the driver nicely to exit the vehicle before going up in flames. It's not completely rude like an ICE car where it does it with zero warning.
Super_Popular
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Couple of kids where killed in FL two months ago but I am pretty sure it was an S. It was very very sad, the video, I will never be able to unseen that. If you ever come across it, don't watch it.
Just for perspective - a 1999 article on battery explosions - lead acid car battery explosions - injuring thousands per year. And by "injuring" the article means "required a trip to the ER".
How to Avoid Battery Explosions (Yes, They Really Happen)
How to Avoid Battery Explosions (Yes, They Really Happen)
Yeah, I'm aware of that one. It was an S that was driven at extremely high speed. It was so impactful to Elon/Tesla that they introduced a new feature in the honor of one of the individuals that died,
Super_Popular
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Nope, not at that point, just an old guy trying to educate myself to my First Model X. The oridginal question was a result of basically people in parking lots asking questions and I didn’t have a clear answer, I do now! Thanks for the response.
I spent a whole career answering stupid questions in the medical field, but did it with social grace. Not everyone is an expert and why belittle them.
Second crash was here in South Florida, Miami this summer, involved speed and and young folks. Tragic to see loss of life, but the forces of nature must be reckoned with.
jelloslug
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I had a lead acid started battery explode in a car once. The the voltage regulator failed in the alternator which allowed the battery to overcharge. The overcharging caused the water in the battery to break down and it created hydrogen gas. The gas ignited from a spark in the brushes in the starter motor and the battery exploded.
NoBeard
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Polite understatement of the week...
According to the NTSB report they were travelling at 116 MPH!
in a 30 MPH zone heading into a 25 mph corner...
Hit a wall twice then a lamp post...
A little amazed that this has been characterized as a "survivable" crash where the kids died in the ensuing fire.
Show me a list of the cars that are fireproof under those circumstances and any car that would advertise survivability at that speed.
According to the NTSB report they were travelling at 116 MPH!
in a 30 MPH zone heading into a 25 mph corner...Hit a wall twice then a lamp post...
A little amazed that this has been characterized as a "survivable" crash where the kids died in the ensuing fire.
Show me a list of the cars that are fireproof under those circumstances and any car that would advertise survivability at that speed.
Ghanziang
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So far all Tesla models have shown to be very good in crash survivability. There are a few instances of battery fires, usually due to an impact of some kind. But not all are due to direct damage to the battery. There was a recent example of a battery catching fire in a model S while in traffic. The good news is that all of these fires have been easy to detect, the car even tells you, something along the lines of "I don't feel good, you should get out right now!" which I always thought was very nice of the car. So even if there is a problem and you are on the highway alone, the car will tell you that something is going bad and you need to get out. Crashes are obvious, when safe, leave the vehicle (in Colorado, not always safe to leave as snow and ice cause many follow on crashes and getting crushed after getting out of the car is common.) But you have time to leave, it does not just catch fire instantly.
Polite understatement of the week...
According to the NTSB report they were travelling at 116 MPH!
Hit a wall twice then a lamp post...
A little amazed that this has been characterized as a "survivable" crash where the kids died in the ensuing fire.
Show me a list of the cars that are fireproof under those circumstances and any car that would advertise survivability at that speed.
When I bought my MX off the Tesla showroom at the Mall, Sales guy asked me if teens would be driving it, NOPE!
I like your post!
Polite understatement of the week...
According to the NTSB report they were travelling at 116 MPH!
Hit a wall twice then a lamp post...
A little amazed that this has been characterized as a "survivable" crash where the kids died in the ensuing fire.
Show me a list of the cars that are fireproof under those circumstances and any car that would advertise survivability at that speed.
I get it. Thanks.
Would you rather sit on a box of highly flammable liquid and gas with an engine that is causing thousands of explosions every minute (ICE car)? Or would you rather sit on a box of a couple hundred little popcorn-like fire crackers that burn one at a time (Tesla battery)?
Maximus-MX
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According to this report, there were an average of 229,500 vehicle fires per year (between 2007 and 2011). That would be 629 cars on fire every day, or 26 cars on fire every hour. And this is only in the US of A! But the news media never report those. If they find ONE Tesla on fire, it will blanket the media.
When people tell me that they heard a Tesla was on fire, I ask them "Really?... did you also hear about other 600+ cars on fire EVERY DAY?" That will do it, every time
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