Exploding E-Bikes: Lithium Battery Fires Spread in New York, California
Posted on 07/28/2023 12:27:37 PM PDT by Red Badger
The race to force all Americans to drive electric vehicles (EVs) continues.
But it seems like more and more problems are cropping up with EVs.
And electric vehicles (EVs) have a new problem and the damage they are doing is huge.
A new report shows that heavy electric vehicles (EVs) cause twice as much damage to road surfaces as traditional gas-powered vehicles.
Heavy batteries equal heavy damage
A study from the United Kingdom, led by the University of Leeds, found the average electric car puts 2.24 times more stress on roads than a similar gas-powered vehicle and 1.95 more stress than a diesel vehicle.
But the news for EVs gets even worse.
Larger electric vehicles can cause as much as 2.32 times more damage to roads and highways.
The increased stress on roads causes a greater movement of asphalt, which leads to small cracks that over time expand into large potholes that make the roads less drivable and force local governments to repair the damage at taxpayer expense.
The increased weight of EVs is primarily due to their heavy batteries, which can weigh up to 1,100 pounds.
But it’s even worse than that
The report comes quickly on the heels of dozens of other issues reported with EV batteries.
Problems range from batteries catching on fire or exploding to batteries that don’t hold their charge.
In a recent report, the much talked about new Ford EV truck was such a disappointment that it earned the name “RangeLiar.”
Now add the batteries’ heavy weight to the growing list of EV problems.
Of course, this is not the first time EVs have come under scrutiny for their on-road weight.
A matter of life and death
Breitbart News reported that the safety risks posed by heavy electric vehicles in collisions with lighter vehicles forced the head of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board to issue a general warning to all drivers.
Jennifer Homendy, the Chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board, recently brought the issue to the forefront in a speech to the Transportation Research Board.
In her speech, Homendy pointed out, by way of example, that an electric GMC Hummer weighs about 9,000 pounds, with a battery pack alone that is 2,900 pounds.
That means the battery alone for heavy EVs weighs as much as an entire gas-powered Honda Civic.
“I’m concerned about the increased risk of severe injury and death for all road users from heavier curb weights and increasing size, power, and performance of vehicles on our roads, including electric vehicles,” Homendy said in her remarks prepared for the group.
With the danger of the spontaneous explosion of EV batteries, stranded drivers due to less than advertised mileage on a charge, and now the increasing threat to motorists caused by the much heavier EVs, one wonders when the mad dash to force drivers into the death traps will slow down.
It’s far past time for the Biden administration to put out the yellow flag in this particular race.
Deplorable Daily will keep you up-to-date on any developments to this ongoing story.
Just in time for the Tesla Cybertrucks and their 500 mile range to start hitting the road.
There is always a cost to pay for any policy change. Leftists always deny this truth.
Starbucks driveways damaged most.
I think the all-time reigning champ is still the GMC Hummer EV at just over 9,000 lbs.
I bet that real-world range will be roughly half of that, unless you’re on a very flat road with no headwinds. Add in a grade and the motors drain current at a very fast rate!
Try to find a place to dispose of one of these things.
All the cautions of properly disposing of used laptop and cell phone batteries multiplied by 1000.
Lots of people don’t want them dead or alive now.
>> Ford EV truck was such a disappointment that it earned the name “RangeLiar.”<<
How about E-Dsel?
EVs are cool.
They are not for everyone.
And there’s no plan to create infrastructure to have everyone have one.
“The increased weight of EVs is primarily due to their heavy batteries, which can weigh up to 1,100 pounds.”
If you need a forklift to change batteries you know something is wrong.
EV are touted as being high torque, and I am sure they are, so some extra weight and higher torque means more road wear, and more tire wear.
And when one crashes into a regular weight vehicle, guess who loses.................
Tire pressures will have to be adjusted accordingly.
So with more road damage and less gas tax coming it the roads will get worse fast. Are they going to make a tracked EV.
Their trade-in value is essentially zilch.................
The car is basically thrown away when the battery dies.
There were reasons why EVs weren’t selling at all until the pedophilowacko stole the 2016 election and scared the crap out of everyone.
2020................
I blew that one. I had 2016 and the Clintoon fireworks show on my mind earlier. Thanks for the correction.
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