Tesla lovers

oragex · Apr 30th, 2017, 22:20

What if the battery catches fire ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uex_O2TtTDw

JamesV70R · May 1st, 2017, 11:02

What happens if your petrol tank (or even any other part of your car!) catches fire?

James

Harvey1512 · May 1st, 2017, 13:07

What happens if your Zafira catches fire? An issue on many a car.

DaveNP · May 1st, 2017, 17:12

I think the issue is that a Lithium battery fire is not like a conventional fire. Lithium will react with water creating heat and giving off hydrogen gas, that's a bit awkward if you're using water or a water based foam to try to put out the fire! Watching other youtube vids on fire fighting the key seems to be that much more water than normal is needed in order to cool the fire rather than smother it, and the fire can spontaneously reignite anything up to 24 hours later.

The Thong · May 1st, 2017, 20:28

Went to the Volvo technical centre in Daventry. They laided out the battery and all the associated components for the hybrid V60. The thing that concerned me was how hot the battery gets which then requires its own cooling system to keep the battery cooled. There seems to be a lot of wizardry just to give circa 30 miles electric motoring

TT

Apr 30th, 2017, 22:20	#1
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Tesla lovers What if the battery catches fire ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uex_O2TtTDw __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

May 1st, 2017, 13:07	#3
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	What happens if your Zafira catches fire? An issue on many a car. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

May 1st, 2017, 17:12	#4
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	I think the issue is that a Lithium battery fire is not like a conventional fire. Lithium will react with water creating heat and giving off hydrogen gas, that's a bit awkward if you're using water or a water based foam to try to put out the fire! Watching other youtube vids on fire fighting the key seems to be that much more water than normal is needed in order to cool the fire rather than smother it, and the fire can spontaneously reignite anything up to 24 hours later. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

May 1st, 2017, 20:28	#5
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:34 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	Went to the Volvo technical centre in Daventry. They laided out the battery and all the associated components for the hybrid V60. The thing that concerned me was how hot the battery gets which then requires its own cooling system to keep the battery cooled. There seems to be a lot of wizardry just to give circa 30 miles electric motoring TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

May 1st, 2017, 11:02	#2
JamesV70R Forum Support Team Last Online: Today 17:10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Watford	What happens if your petrol tank (or even any other part of your car!) catches fire? James

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