Mercedes EV Explodes in Korean public garage sending 23 To Hospital

[Dude111]

More than 20 people are in hospital after a Mercedes-Benz electric car burst into flames in a South Korean car park. The car exploded and damaged more than 100 cars parked nearby. The fire released a cloud of toxic smoke into the building above, which left 23 people in need of medical attention.

The EQE fire caused damage to some 140 cars...

The fire was so strong that it affected the electricity grid not only in the building where it happened but for the entire building complex. Later reports said that almost 500 households were without power and water for five days after the incident.

As a result of the smoke released by the fire, more than 200 residents were evacuated from their apartments...

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/...al/ar-AA1ooUry

[DavGoodlin]

A dog chewing on a lithium Ion battery started a fire with a cat looking on, of course. Both escaped but the pillow the battery was on lit the house on fire.

The earth has a very long way to go with safe and efficient storage of energy

Lets go Hydrogen

[Dude111]

I cant believe chewing on the battery didnt make pup sick!

[kf4rca]

Rodents chew on wires all the time. Lately they've been know to chew on the soy-based wiring in Kia's and Hyundai's. They now put a grease on the wires to prevent this.