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'It doesn’t catch fire': Why China’s "fireproof" sodium battery could be the breakthrough that makes EVs safer than ICE cars (www.techradar.com)
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[–] yes_this_time@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

I thought I was careful not to claim any stats. The only thing we know is that EV fires are less frequent but more intense.

Probably not much data out there because it's so infrequent. You are much more likely to die from collisions I imagine.

I think Teslas cast a dark halo in this area as well. Newer vehicles, but it wouldn't surprise me of their drivers carelessness mirrored their largest shareholder.

Its worth knowing and researching to reduce fire incidence, but combustion engines have bigger problems.