Tesla of the seas.
How fast will ATF decide on the cause of the Conception dive boat fire now?
Hmm, CSA California LIKES Tesla....
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. “
Maybe they should just try a Mast and Sail next time.
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 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?