Popular Post webfact 167811 Posted September 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2021 Picture: Sanook Nothing but an empty shell was left after one of billionaire inventor Elon Musk's electric cars went up in flames in Thailand. The red plate (brand new) Tesla Model 3 worth 4 million baht had collided with a power pole opposite the PT gas station at kilometer marker 55 southbound on Rama 2 in Samut Songkhram province, reported Sanook. Luckily the high voltage power lines did not come down - the pole only bent. The driver Pheeranat was taken to Mahachai Mae Klong hospital with minor collision injuries. Picture: Sanook The media reported that he had tried to avoid an accident scene where a car and motorcycle collided. It took more than an hour for firemen with three fire engines to extinguish the blaze that was centered on the lithium batteries in the underside of the expensive car. This, as a firemen at the scene observed was harder than putting out a fuel fire. The Tesla had to be put on its side to get to the battery fire underneath and put it out. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-09-20 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wiggy 7954 Posted September 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2021 I wonder if he was charged. I’ll get my coat. 3 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid 6776 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Ops! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Emdog 7946 Posted September 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2021 arrest driver on charge of assault with battery 1 2 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoliLoso 264 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Brake failure ! Are these electric brakes ? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik 23012 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Flaming hell....555 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman 60291 Posted September 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2021 I do not drive personally, but I cannot see why anyone needs a car that costs more than a house 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rookiescot 14637 Posted September 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2021 Water hoses onto lithium battery packs? Shocking. 5 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khunPer 10555 Posted September 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2021 50 minutes ago, webfact said: This, as a firemen at the scene observed was harder than putting out a fuel fire. The Tesla had to be put on its side to get to the battery fire underneath and put it out. Fire in electric cars is a serious problem to handle and requires special knowledge and equipment, which the fire brigades should have when number of electric vehicles surge. In my Scandinavian home country we have a high number of electric vehicles, and fires in same. The procedure is the following... The only way to reduce the fire is to immerse the burning car in water or cool with large amounts of water, thereby cooling the battery but not extinguishing the fire. The battery must burn out until the fire material has been used up. Special container filled with water for fire in electric vehicles... The electric vehicle is moved to the container... Where it's cooled down and the batteries can burn out... 6 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer 10555 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 17 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: I do not drive personally, but I cannot see why anyone needs a car that costs more than a house It's "green house" philosophy, you feel you do something for the climate...😉 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules 32540 Posted September 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 hour ago, RichardColeman said: I do not drive personally, but I cannot see why anyone needs a car that costs more than a house The joke being that these only cost $35k in the US 5 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PETERTHEEATER 6387 Posted September 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2021 Watt on earth.......? 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post aussienam 2179 Posted September 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 hour ago, RichardColeman said: I do not drive personally, but I cannot see why anyone needs a car that costs more than a house It's all about advertising yourself; being a show pony to let others know (or think) you are rich and successful. It's narcissistic of course and there are countless wa####s in this world who do it. "Look at me, look at me". Especially in a country so polarized with a poverty element. 5 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post aussienam 2179 Posted September 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2021 21 minutes ago, ukrules said: The joke being that these only cost $35k in the US Anyone who buys a new expensive car in this country with the insanely high import tarrifs has got to have more dollars than sense or so desperate for attention. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal 12155 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Rookiescot said: Water hoses onto lithium battery packs? Shocking. Fresh water is not a good conductor. If one wishes to neutralize/discharge lithium cells it is necessary to add salt to the water. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli 52173 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 hour ago, VocalNeal said: Fresh water is not a good conductor. If one wishes to neutralize/discharge lithium cells it is necessary to add salt to the water. Or add salt to the wound... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidneyw 1307 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 hour ago, aussienam said: Anyone who buys a new expensive car in this country with the insanely high import tarrifs has got to have more dollars than sense or so desperate for attention. What about Joe Ferrari? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou 10814 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 2 hours ago, ukrules said: The joke being that these only cost $35k in the US No, the joke is someone bringing up the irrelevant subject of US car prices on vehicles bought in Thailand...every single time! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ArcticFox 1285 Posted September 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2021 3 hours ago, khunPer said: Fire in electric cars is a serious problem to handle and requires special knowledge and equipment, which the fire brigades should have when number of electric vehicles surge. With all the world's governments telling the plebs that EV only is in their future - said governments need to get with the program and provide the infrastructure to accomdate EVs. Like charging stations, sufficient electricity, and first responders with the equipment and know-how to extinguish EV battery fires. Flaming cars will become the norm in 2030. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonRob2 1029 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 What happened in this case? Does anyone have the current news? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalawaan 3541 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, BostonRob2 said: What happened in this case? Does anyone have the current news? It was the nut behind the wheel, a critical part that often causes tragic accidents. Leave it to Somchai to crash a self-driving car! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalawaan 3541 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 2 hours ago, aussienam said: Anyone who buys a new expensive car in this country with the insanely high import tarrifs has got to have more dollars than sense or so desperate for attention. Well he got the attention! look, there goes the wally that crashed a self-driving car! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesMad 1411 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 4 hours ago, RichardColeman said: I do not drive personally, but I cannot see why anyone needs a car that costs more than a house There are always people with more money than brains.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalawaan 3541 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 38 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: No, the joke is someone bringing up the irrelevant subject of US car prices on vehicles bought in Thailand...every single time! Lou, the world is not out to get you, we don't hate you, why so prickly on every post? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoDinosaw 568 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 19 minutes ago, chalawaan said: It was the nut behind the wheel, a critical part that often causes tragic accidents. Leave it to Somchai to crash a self-driving car! Thailand seems to have a problem with lamp-posts and electicity-post jumping out in front of cars which are being driven sedately down the street. They need to fix this ! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer 2683 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 47 minutes ago, chalawaan said: Lou, the world is not out to get you, we don't hate you, why so prickly on every post? Agreed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 31053 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 so the current update, some bright spark in charge, got the shock of his life when he came in contact with a power pole. He has been taken for a check-up and could receive extra charges of assault & battery, however he may be discharged shortly, watt ever is the case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry 17830 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 hour ago, NeoDinosaw said: Thailand seems to have a problem with lamp-posts and electicity-post jumping out in front of cars which are being driven sedately down the street. They need to fix this ! Imagine the carnage and damaged buildings if Thailand finally buries all its cables and there are no posts to slow drivers down when they can't stay on the road. One dead in the car, six dead who were sitting outside their house having a quiet cup of tea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamNoone88 5197 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Petrol car the best and always will be in my life time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli 5926 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Trash got burnt and has fullfilled his purpose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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