Ouch.
'Explosive EV Failure in Packed Parking Garage Leaves 21 Hospitalized'

<https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/08/explosive-ev-failure-packed-parking-garage-leaves-21/>

'The fiery failure of an electric vehicle led to countless other cars
being damaged and caused conditions hostile enough to send nearly two
dozen people to the hospital.

The devastating incident unfolded on the morning of Aug. 1 as an
electric Mercedes-Benz EQE caught fire while parked in a packed
underground garage below an Incheon, South Korea, apartment complex.

The vehicle was not charging or running when it ignited.

According to Korea JoongAng Daily, the fire department received nearly
200 calls while the fire spread and belched black smoke into the sky.'

'In total, 177 first responders arrived to fight the fire and handle
evacuations of the complex.'

'Despite the massive response, it took emergency crews eight hours to
extinguish the blaze completely.

In total, 106 people were rescued as smoke filled the area, and 103
others were evacuated. No deaths were reported, but 21 people were sent
to the hospital with injuries sustained during the fire.'

'Several children and a firefighter were among those hospitalized.

A surveillance video from the garage showed white smoke streaming from
the Mercedes. An explosion followed a few seconds later, igniting the
blaze.'

'In an Aug. 5 update, Korea JoongAng Daily reported the electric vehicle
contained batteries made by a Chinese firm.'

'“The batteries are from Farasis Energy based on the report that
Mercedes-Benz Korea submitted to us,” a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure
and Transport representative said.

Farasis, based in Ganzhou, China, is one of only two suppliers Mercedes
taps to source EQE batteries. The other company, Contemporary Amperex
Technology, is also based in China.

According to The Chosun Daily, there are more than 3,000 EQE models
equipped with Farasis cells currently in South Korea.'

'While the cause of the fire and any accelerating factors are still
being investigated by authorities, consumers appear to be turning on
Mercedes-Benz Korea for its actions after the disaster.

According to The Korea Times, Mercedes is losing trust in the country
due to its “overly defensive” response to the fire. Part of the problem
appears to be the company’s willingness to pledge a donation in the
amount of 4.5 billion Korean won (roughly $3.3 million) while refusing
to issue a public apology.

In addition, Mercedes has kept details about its battery supply chain
largely under wraps despite consumer concerns.

Mercedes signed a 10-year deal with Farasis in 2018, leaving the auto
giant tied to the battery manufacturer for another few years, Korea
JoongAng Daily reported.'

On 2024-08-14, John Smyth <smythlejon2@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Ouch.
> 'Explosive EV Failure in Packed Parking Garage Leaves 21 Hospitalized'
>
><https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/08/explosive-ev-failure-packed-parking-garage-leaves-21/>
>
> 'The fiery failure of an electric vehicle led to countless other cars
> being damaged and caused conditions hostile enough to send nearly two
> dozen people to the hospital.
>
> The devastating incident unfolded on the morning of Aug. 1 as an
> electric Mercedes-Benz EQE caught fire while parked in a packed
> underground garage below an Incheon, South Korea, apartment complex.
>
> The vehicle was not charging or running when it ignited.
>
> According to Korea JoongAng Daily, the fire department received nearly
> 200 calls while the fire spread and belched black smoke into the sky.'
>
> 'In total, 177 first responders arrived to fight the fire and handle
> evacuations of the complex.'
>
> 'Despite the massive response, it took emergency crews eight hours to
> extinguish the blaze completely.
>
> In total, 106 people were rescued as smoke filled the area, and 103
> others were evacuated. No deaths were reported, but 21 people were sent
> to the hospital with injuries sustained during the fire.'
>
> 'Several children and a firefighter were among those hospitalized.
>
> A surveillance video from the garage showed white smoke streaming from
> the Mercedes. An explosion followed a few seconds later, igniting the
> blaze.'
>
> 'In an Aug. 5 update, Korea JoongAng Daily reported the electric vehicle
> contained batteries made by a Chinese firm.'
>
> '“The batteries are from Farasis Energy based on the report that
> Mercedes-Benz Korea submitted to us,” a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure
> and Transport representative said.
>
> Farasis, based in Ganzhou, China, is one of only two suppliers Mercedes
> taps to source EQE batteries. The other company, Contemporary Amperex
> Technology, is also based in China.
>
> According to The Chosun Daily, there are more than 3,000 EQE models
> equipped with Farasis cells currently in South Korea.'
>
> 'While the cause of the fire and any accelerating factors are still
> being investigated by authorities, consumers appear to be turning on
> Mercedes-Benz Korea for its actions after the disaster.
>
> According to The Korea Times, Mercedes is losing trust in the country
> due to its “overly defensive” response to the fire. Part of the problem
> appears to be the company’s willingness to pledge a donation in the
> amount of 4.5 billion Korean won (roughly $3.3 million) while refusing
> to issue a public apology.
>
> In addition, Mercedes has kept details about its battery supply chain
> largely under wraps despite consumer concerns.
>
> Mercedes signed a 10-year deal with Farasis in 2018, leaving the auto
> giant tied to the battery manufacturer for another few years, Korea
> JoongAng Daily reported.'
>
That is horrible.
Here is a video out there showing a Tesla somehow driving off a pier and landing in the water. The
flames continued to burn even under water releasing toxic gases and chemicals as well.
That is all i need to know about EV.

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On Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:51:06 -0000 (UTC), pothead <pothead@snakebite.com> wrote:

>Here is a video out there showing a Tesla somehow driving off a pier and landing in the water. The
>flames continued to burn even under water releasing toxic gases and chemicals as well.
>That is all i need to know about EV.

Is that car still burning?

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>Ouch.
>'Explosive EV Failure in Packed Parking Garage Leaves 21 Hospitalized'
>

Trump says only Elon's are the safe ones because they're made in China.
Everybody knows that our countrie's manufacturing capability isn't up to
making electric cars. They're way beyond our capiblity. It's a job for
the Chinese.