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Old 02-19-2019, 07:43 PM   #24 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Taylor95 View Post
If a gasoline car catches on fire, the fire will be contained in the engine bay or outside where fuel has spilled, and where the gas tank is located. Though gas burns hot and fast, I think my chances for survival are much better in that situation than the fire coming from directly underneath of me.
So are you implying that petrol cars are safer overall than EVs?

Fires are less frequent per mile in EVs than conventional vehicles.

As far as overall safety goes, that information doesn't seem to be easily obtainable.

I don't really believe those who say vehicle safety is #1 to them anyhow. 80% of Americans are at least overweight, and health issues related to weight/diet is the #1 threat to health besides aging itself. Then, limiting the number of miles driven and driving only during the safest times of day would be next on the list to keep you safe on the road. Somewhere near the bottom on the list of safety items is likelihood of burning to death in a vehicle crash.
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