Posted on 10/16/2019 9:48:22 AM PDT by rockinqsranch
Norwegian authorities are warning shipowners and operators about the dangers associated with lithium-ion battery systems after a fire and subsequent gas explosion on board a diesel-electric ferry in Norway.
(Excerpt) Read more at gcaptain.com ...
Tesla of the seas.
“Tesla of the seas.”
Drat, beat me to it.
They could have made things worse by having the Tesla auto-cruise feature installed.
How fast will ATF decide on the cause of the Conception dive boat fire now?
Hmm, CSA California LIKES Tesla....
More than likely the cause of the dive boat disaster off Santa Barbara as well.
FROM ARTICLE::
“Alternatively, British Columbia-based, Corvus Energy, which supplied the ferry’s battery system, has issued recommendations to operators not to sail without communication between the shipboard energy management system and the battery packs, as well as what to do in case of a gas release or “thermal runaway situation.
Thermal runaway occurs when lithium-ion cell temperatures exceed the thermal runaway threshold, resulting in the sudden release of flammable, toxic gases and excessive heat that could result in an explosion.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority says the exact sequence of events in the Ytterøyningen fire has not been established, but it will issue a Safety Message update when additional facts, information and causal connections are made.
All of this has major implications for Norwegian ferry operators who are increasingly turning to hybrid diesel-electric or fully-electric power for vessels operating in environmentally sensitive fjords and coastal areas.
The Ytterøyningen was delivered in 2006 and is equipped with a Corvus Orca Energy storage system (ESS) with 1989 kWh capacity. “
To make the Tesla more interesting they could automatically enable the “come to me” feature when fire is detected.
Could you imagine your flaming Tesla chasing you.
Maybe they should just try a Mast and Sail next time.
GAS EXPLOSION!
GAS EXPLOSION!
Woah, that is a throwback!!
Sorry Charlie, star-kist doesn’t want tuna with good taste, star-kist wants tuna that tastes good.
Little beatnick beret and the shades........
Cheers,
KYPD
You sir win one internet
GAS EXPLOSION!
How do you think many Tesla fires start? Charge car. Fumes from charging build up. Something sparks be it a relay or a switch or whatever being tripped/thrown and boom, gas explosion leading to lithium fire.
ROFLLLL!!!
In laptops and phones it is almost allways a battery short or massive overcharge issue. In Teslas it is “sometimes” a battery short and almost never overcharging. Usually it is gas go boom and car goes woosh.
We have 3 100 am li-ion batteries on the boat. They have a temperature control and battery management system built in. It keeps them from over heating and over charging. Seems that all li-ion batteries should have one.
In the situation that I witnessed, the battery was so hot that it ignited the interior of the car and melted the glass. All from a little lithium ion cell phone battery.
In WA state they are switching to electric buses and ferries for the 40-60 minute ride across the Sound. How is that gonna work out when miles from land, 200 cars on board, and 300 people?
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