Rut-Roh, Electric Vehicles losing some of their charm...
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At least it happened outside of the factory...
Over 50 Rivian vehicles were destroyed in a fire that broke out Saturday night at the electric vehicle company's factory in Normal, Illinois, according to photos from the scene and a local news report. No injuries were reported in the fire.
Witnesses reported seeing fire outside the Rivian factory shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday night. The Normal Fire Department (NFD) responded and fought the blaze which was in a parking lot outside of the factory. NFD spokesperson Matt Swaney said that the fire was out by midnight on Sunday and that the EV factory was not damaged, according to 25 News Now.
There has been no official word on the number of vehicles damaged in the fire. However, aerial photos and video posted to a Rivian Facebook group show that about 50 to 60 vehicles were torched and appear to be a total loss. The damaged vehicles were cordoned off by box cars and barriers in the corner of the parking lot.
Avenger
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Lightning strike?
Whatever it was it “won’t be due to a lithium battery igniting”, of course.
Until a new, safer technology comes along - Li-ion it is.Thanks for unlocking that article, these Lihtium Ion batteries pose a real dilemma you hate them but we need them
I've never ridden in one, so I wouldn't know.
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This is the nicest electric car I’ve been in so far. Looks great inside and out.
But I wasn’t sure it was “ON” so I hit the pedal ( a bit too hard I would guess)
Because this thing slammed me into my seat and sent my phone flying to the back of the car, that was the fastest I’ve ever gone in 15 feet!
E-Tron GT
HOPEFULLY, I’LL NEVER HAVE TO BUY AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE, BUT THIS ONE WAS PRETTY COOL!
But I wasn’t sure it was “ON” so I hit the pedal ( a bit too hard I would guess)
Because this thing slammed me into my seat and sent my phone flying to the back of the car, that was the fastest I’ve ever gone in 15 feet!
E-Tron GT
HOPEFULLY, I’LL NEVER HAVE TO BUY AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE, BUT THIS ONE WAS PRETTY COOL!
Lol I know that spotThis is the nicest electric car I’ve been in so far. Looks great inside and out.
But I wasn’t sure it was “ON” so I hit the pedal ( a bit too hard I would guess)
Because this thing slammed me into my seat and sent my phone flying to the back of the car, that was the fastest I’ve ever gone in 15 feet!
E-Tron GT
HOPEFULLY, I’LL NEVER HAVE TO BUY AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE, BUT THIS ONE WAS PRETTY COOL!
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