Electric vehicle market share is increasing almost every day. Today, many people prefer these vehicles over traditional cars because they are seen as less harmful to the environment and are considered safer due to their advanced technologies. However, what many overlook is that electric vehicles also have their own safety risks. A recent reminder of this happened in China. In Chengdu, an electric car made by Geely and used as a taxi suddenly caught fire in traffic. Here are the details…
Electric Taxi Erupts in Flames in Chengdu, Causing Massive Traffic Jam
Electric vehicle technology is rapidly improving. Companies like Tesla, BYD, Xpeng, Geely, and many others are competing hard to make their cars safer and attract more users. This effort seems to be working. For example, thanks to the collision prevention feature in Tesla models, we often see lives being saved. However, there are still other risks.
For example, electric vehicle batteries are often discussed because they are delicate and dangerous. There were reports that even with improvements, electric cars can still sometimes catch fire, especially after crashes. Most recently, an electric vehicle used as a taxi caught fire. This caused a big traffic jam.
Videos showed very strong flames from the vehicle, with fire going up more than 2 meters. There were also sounds of small explosions. Car parts flew into the air and there was a lot of black smoke. Firefighters came quickly and put out the fire. Luckily, no one was hurt. People think the taxi was from Maple Auto, part of the Geely Auto Group. The company hasn’t said anything about the fire yet. Everyone is waiting for more information.
It’s crucial to remind the public of the intense nature of electric vehicle fires. They can be incredibly fierce, potentially resulting in explosions. Moreover, such fires can emit toxic and harmful gases. Therefore, it’s highly discouraged for onlookers to approach or gather near the site.
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