If your Expedition managed to catch fire it could be extinguished with a fire hose. When an EV catches fire it burns so hot that it's almost impossible to douse the fire. Firefighters have been unsuccessful in many instances; I've not read that there's ever been one put out by a fire truck as yet. The batteries are made with lithium, the…
If your Expedition managed to catch fire it could be extinguished with a fire hose. When an EV catches fire it burns so hot that it's almost impossible to douse the fire. Firefighters have been unsuccessful in many instances; I've not read that there's ever been one put out by a fire truck as yet. The batteries are made with lithium, the same material that's used for flares in military operations. It burns at extremely high temperatures. You shouldn't worry about your Expedition being eco friendly, EVs, despite the green mob's claims, likely cause much more damage to the environment. The following is copied from Wikipedia's article on lithium:
Over the years opinions have been differing about potential growth. A 2008 study concluded that "realistically achievable lithium carbonate production would be sufficient for only a small fraction of future PHEV and EV global market requirements", that "demand from the portable electronics sector will absorb much of the planned production increases in the next decade", and that "mass production of lithium carbonate is not environmentally sound, it will cause irreparable ecological damage to ecosystems that should be protected and that LiIon propulsion is incompatible with the notion of the 'Green Car'".
So don't apologize for having a SUV that's larger than a Chevy Suburban. Just be happy that you could purchase a vehicle that's capable of providing for your needs. That's why I have my 911E; I need to sit low, row through the gears, and have fun on weekends when I drive it.
Yes, that era was very short because it didn't work well and wasn't practical.
Unfortunately EVs are being touted as the solution to all that ails the world, and our insane "leaders" have, in line Marxist principles, are trying (by fiat of the imperial presidency) to force their insane Green New Scam upon us. Along the way they're requiring we do away with a large percentage of what makes our lives comfortable and good. See their war against gas stoves and ceiling fans for insight.
Regarding EVs: Physics cannot be changed, whether EV advocates believe that, or not.
You may be right. Every new technology produces new horrors and requires new solutions. Is the gain worth the pain? Gas lighting could asphyxiate and blow up buildings, but it had its day, and a lot of people still use gas stoves. Electricity introduced a new invisible and lethal menace. There's a lot of back story behind those diamond shaped NFPA hazard warning signs.
First, I apologize for the word salad in my previous comment, I must beat my head against the nearest wall so I don't forget to proofread before I post.
You're absolutely correct regarding past technologies that were impractical for myriad reasons. I'm fervently opposed to the current predilection towards EVs, simply because, unlike their advocates' claims, they will never live up to the hype (because: physics), and their adoption will have overtly detrimental affects to our rapidly deteriorating country.
As a licensed architect, lover of sports cars, fighter jets (my Dad was a "Hot Shot Fighter Pilot" for thirty-two years), and beautiful architecture, I have a never-ending courtship with physics that actually goes beyond my interests listed above. Physics rules our existence, and as much as anyone would like or claim, it has rules that can't be bent or ignored. For example, our bodies are the most complicated machines ever created. Having had problems for almost fifty years with my own machine, I've been exposed to many facets that illustrate this. We're all full of pumps, pipes, circuits. structures, actuators, and the most complicated CPU that will ever be made. It sucks when parts of the system are damaged, or fail, but it's forever fascinating (and painful and frustrating) to observe, and work hard to repair with the help of competent mechanics known as doctors.
My wife asks if I'm tired of all of this, she says she is, but as long as I'm cognizant and have some level of mobility I'll keep telling her: Yeah, I'm tired of it, but why complain? There's always something good: music, food, wine, the cat, our Texas jungle backyard, etc. Keep your chin up, chest out, and laugh at everything. Life's good.
If your Expedition managed to catch fire it could be extinguished with a fire hose. When an EV catches fire it burns so hot that it's almost impossible to douse the fire. Firefighters have been unsuccessful in many instances; I've not read that there's ever been one put out by a fire truck as yet. The batteries are made with lithium, the same material that's used for flares in military operations. It burns at extremely high temperatures. You shouldn't worry about your Expedition being eco friendly, EVs, despite the green mob's claims, likely cause much more damage to the environment. The following is copied from Wikipedia's article on lithium:
Over the years opinions have been differing about potential growth. A 2008 study concluded that "realistically achievable lithium carbonate production would be sufficient for only a small fraction of future PHEV and EV global market requirements", that "demand from the portable electronics sector will absorb much of the planned production increases in the next decade", and that "mass production of lithium carbonate is not environmentally sound, it will cause irreparable ecological damage to ecosystems that should be protected and that LiIon propulsion is incompatible with the notion of the 'Green Car'".
So don't apologize for having a SUV that's larger than a Chevy Suburban. Just be happy that you could purchase a vehicle that's capable of providing for your needs. That's why I have my 911E; I need to sit low, row through the gears, and have fun on weekends when I drive it.
The big fear when steam heat was first developed was that it would cause fires. Somehow, mankind survived the steam heat era.
Yes, that era was very short because it didn't work well and wasn't practical.
Unfortunately EVs are being touted as the solution to all that ails the world, and our insane "leaders" have, in line Marxist principles, are trying (by fiat of the imperial presidency) to force their insane Green New Scam upon us. Along the way they're requiring we do away with a large percentage of what makes our lives comfortable and good. See their war against gas stoves and ceiling fans for insight.
Regarding EVs: Physics cannot be changed, whether EV advocates believe that, or not.
You may be right. Every new technology produces new horrors and requires new solutions. Is the gain worth the pain? Gas lighting could asphyxiate and blow up buildings, but it had its day, and a lot of people still use gas stoves. Electricity introduced a new invisible and lethal menace. There's a lot of back story behind those diamond shaped NFPA hazard warning signs.
First, I apologize for the word salad in my previous comment, I must beat my head against the nearest wall so I don't forget to proofread before I post.
You're absolutely correct regarding past technologies that were impractical for myriad reasons. I'm fervently opposed to the current predilection towards EVs, simply because, unlike their advocates' claims, they will never live up to the hype (because: physics), and their adoption will have overtly detrimental affects to our rapidly deteriorating country.
As a licensed architect, lover of sports cars, fighter jets (my Dad was a "Hot Shot Fighter Pilot" for thirty-two years), and beautiful architecture, I have a never-ending courtship with physics that actually goes beyond my interests listed above. Physics rules our existence, and as much as anyone would like or claim, it has rules that can't be bent or ignored. For example, our bodies are the most complicated machines ever created. Having had problems for almost fifty years with my own machine, I've been exposed to many facets that illustrate this. We're all full of pumps, pipes, circuits. structures, actuators, and the most complicated CPU that will ever be made. It sucks when parts of the system are damaged, or fail, but it's forever fascinating (and painful and frustrating) to observe, and work hard to repair with the help of competent mechanics known as doctors.
My wife asks if I'm tired of all of this, she says she is, but as long as I'm cognizant and have some level of mobility I'll keep telling her: Yeah, I'm tired of it, but why complain? There's always something good: music, food, wine, the cat, our Texas jungle backyard, etc. Keep your chin up, chest out, and laugh at everything. Life's good.