Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-09-29 07:59:11 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 645897B9EBFE8734F06D44B1B0ECF6C409FF6E7C9A31E79B1E6737EB35DF0618
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Lithium-ion batteries in EV react differently to submersion compared to combustion engines. When lithium contacts saltwater, a rapid chemical reaction occurs, releasing hydrogen gas and heat. Reports of combustion engines fires soley due to water submersion are rare. https://www.nhtsa.gov/hurricane-and-flood-damaged-vehicles https://www.nfpa.org/downloadable-resources/safety-alert/submerged-hybrid-electric-vehicles https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2542435118302800 https://fsri.org/research/fire-safety-batteries-and-electric-vehicles
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