Preface
New energy vehicles lead the future of the automobile industry, but in the process of heated discussions, a spontaneous combustion accident pushed it to the forefront. In the face of the public's doubts and suspicions, the safety of new energy vehicles has been paid unprecedented attention and tested...
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01. Event Overview
The May Day holiday should be a happy time for people to relax and play. However, after the Meida Expressway collapse accident not long ago, the Wushen Expressway ushered in another heart-wrenching accident.
It was a big truck from other provinces to Guangdong, hauling dozens of brand-new energy vehicles on board. When driving to the Wushen Expressway, suddenly a pungent smell of smoke came out of the cabin, and then flames began to emerge from the bottom of one of the new energy vehicles. The whole process takes place between the electric light and flint, and there is no time to react.
Soon, the new energy vehicle was completely engulfed by tongues of fire, and thick smoke billowed and spread around. The large truck was forced to brake suddenly, and several drivers scrambled to try to push other new energy vehicles away from the fire. They desperately sprayed with dry powder fire extinguishers, but they could not control the fire.
At this moment, a passing driver witnessed this strange scene and hurriedly took out his mobile phone to take a video of the scene. In the video, it can be seen that the body of a new energy vehicle has been engulfed in flames, leaving only the skeleton, and the surrounding air is filled with a pungent smell of plastic and metal being burned.
What is even more surprising is that there are no traces of collision around the new energy vehicle that caught fire. It "spontaneously combusted" like this, and the reason was unbelievable for a while. It is no wonder that the drivers present at the time were at a loss and completely overwhelmed.
The situation was truly appalling, as if it was happening in a sci-fi disaster blockbuster. A brand-new modern new energy vehicle "spontaneously combusted" in full view of the public and was quickly burned, which is really disturbing and panicking.
02. On-site situation
Although the cause of this new energy vehicle spontaneous combustion incident still needs to be further investigated and understood, the situation at the scene has been exposed to the public through a video taken by netizens.
In this short video, we can see the front of a red heavy-duty semi-truck, slowly driving on the lane of the Wushen Expressway. Its trailers carry rows of new energy vehicles with a metallic sheen, and the total number is said to be as high as dozens. Everything seemed so normal and calm, as if it were just an ordinary transportation process.
No one could have imagined that in the next moment, the scene would be dramatically turned upside down. A cloud of billowing black smoke suddenly appeared in the picture, which soon spread through the carriage. At the same time, flames also burst out from the bottom of one of the new energy vehicles, and quickly swept around as soon as they appeared.
The car, which looked brand new, spontaneously combusted under everyone's gaze! What was even more terrifying was that, according to the video from the scene, there were no signs of collision or scratching around it at all. In other words, the spontaneous combustion was completely unexpected by everyone, and it came unexpectedly and silently.
As the smoke became thicker and thicker, the fire became more and more intense, and finally the entire body of the new energy vehicle was soon completely engulfed by thick flames. The fire spread rapidly along the vehicle, and the heat wave almost burned the trailer to the ground. I saw the scorched black smoke billowing up, and soon obscured the view of half of the lane.
Although several drivers at the scene desperately tried to control the fire with fire extinguishers, that meager strength was obviously a drop in the bucket in the face of such a violent fire. They had to abandon other new energy vehicles and evacuate the scene instead to avoid further injuries.
03. Netizen reactions
After watching the video, many netizens could not hide their doubts and worries about the safety of new energy vehicles.
Many netizens who are ready to buy new energy vehicles in the near future said that after seeing this cruel scene, they decided to think twice about whether to start. They are worried that if the new energy vehicles they buy back also encounter similar spontaneous combustion, the consequences will be serious. After all, cars are a major expense for ordinary people, and no one wants to buy "bombs".
In addition, some netizens are hotly discussing that when new energy vehicles spontaneously combust, the on-board battery pack may have potential safety hazards. Because the biggest difference between traditional fuel vehicles and electric vehicles is the use of large-capacity battery packs as a power source. Once there is a fault such as aging and short circuit of the battery pack, it is easy to cause the battery temperature to rise rapidly, and eventually cause combustion or explosion.
Some netizens set their sights on Hainan. They said that Hainan has recently made strict control over the ferries of new energy vehicles on the island, perhaps out of concern about the safety hazards of new energy vehicle batteries. It is not difficult to find that this spontaneous combustion incident on the Wushen Expressway has undoubtedly made people's worries worse.
At the same time, the bizarreness of the accident has also made many people feel puzzling and uneasy. The video shows that there are no obvious traces of collision in the front and rear of the new energy vehicle that caught fire, so how did it "spontaneously combustion"? Will this sudden situation be repeated at any time and in any model? No wonder some netizens bluntly said that the "outrageous" accident of spontaneous combustion without a collision is really unguardable.
There are also a considerable number of netizens, whose eyes are focused on the row of metal bodies in the video of the accident scene. They want to know the specific make and model of the self-combustion vehicle as soon as possible, so that they can take a seat to see if it is related to the model they have purchased. It can be seen that this accident has indeed put a hook in the hearts of many consumers and shaken their trust in new energy vehicles.
Of course, there are also a considerable number of rational netizens who said that after all, new energy vehicles are still in the early stages of development, and such accidents will inevitably occur occasionally, so we should exercise restraint. As long as manufacturers and regulatory authorities learn lessons and take measures in a timely manner, the safety of new energy vehicles will continue to improve.
However, in any case, this accident has indeed made more and more people have doubts about the safety of new energy vehicles, and many consumers who were originally full of expectations for new energy vehicles can't help but discount.
04. Event Impact
This strange incident of "spontaneous combustion" of new energy vehicles on the highway has undoubtedly poured cold water on the entire new energy vehicle industry. Although the sales of new energy vehicles have maintained rapid growth under the strong promotion of policies and markets, this accident has sharply intensified the public's doubts and doubts about the safety of new energy vehicles.
It is not difficult to find that more and more netizens have begun to re-alert themselves to the safety of new energy vehicles after learning about the incident. After all, as a means of transportation, safety is definitely one of the most important criteria for judging. And a new energy vehicle that suddenly "spontaneously combusts" on the way will undoubtedly put a big question mark on the reliability of this emerging product.
The impact of this accident is not limited to making some consumers have a wait-and-see mood towards new energy vehicles. What's more, it is imperceptibly influencing the entire industry's reflection on itself. People from all walks of life have begun to re-examine the maturity of new energy vehicle technology, product safety protection measures, and the reliability of the battery supply chain, and no longer stop at the bright vision of the future of new energy vehicles.
It is worth mentioning that after this spontaneous combustion accident, many consumers who are ready to buy new energy vehicles began to hesitate. After all, no one wants to have such a heart-wrenching accident after buying a new car with a lot of money. Some consumer groups that were originally eager for new energy vehicles have now begun to suppress their enthusiasm and determination to buy cars.
Industry analysts pointed out that the accident is very likely to have a certain impact on the sales of new energy vehicles in the short term. Because new energy vehicles are different from traditional fuel vehicles after all, the safety hazards of their power system have always been the focus of attention of ordinary consumers. At present, this sudden spontaneous combustion accident will undoubtedly further amplify the public's uncertainty about the safety of new energy vehicles.
It is foreseeable that in the future, new energy vehicle manufacturers and relevant regulatory authorities will inevitably have to bear greater pressure. They must make more efforts in accident investigation and technical research in order to regain the public's trust and favor in new energy vehicles. Otherwise, once this doubt and panic take root in the hearts of the public, the promotion of new energy vehicles will have little prospects.
05. Analysis of the causes of spontaneous combustion
Based on the limited information available, many experts agree that the main culprit of the spontaneous combustion accident is likely to be a malfunction of the battery system. Because the biggest difference between new energy vehicles and traditional fuel vehicles is the use of large-capacity lithium battery packs as a power source. Once the battery pack is aging, internal short circuit and other faults, it is very easy to cause the temperature to rise rapidly, and eventually cause combustion or explosion.
However, battery pack failures do not come without warning. Generally speaking, if the new energy vehicle frequently has symptoms such as a sudden decrease in battery mileage and slow charging in a short period of time, it is likely to be a signal that the battery pack is in a sub-healthy state. This requires the owner to send the vehicle for repair and inspection in time. Otherwise, once the battery pack is completely damaged, it is very likely to cause a serious safety accident.
Therefore, for new energy vehicle owners, checking the use status of the battery pack at all times and dealing with abnormal situations in a timely manner will be the most basic homework to ensure driving safety. At the same time, new energy vehicle companies must also make great efforts in product safety protection, and set up multiple safety protection devices for the battery pack, so that it can self-isolate as soon as possible in the event of a failure to prevent greater safety risks.
In addition to battery pack safety issues, many analysts also pointed out that new energy vehicle companies should increase investment in improving the overall quality and reliability of products. The entire new energy system, including motors, wiring harnesses, and control systems, must undergo repeated and strict testing to ensure sufficient safety of products.
Of course, the biggest responsibility lies with the car manufacturer. They must start from the source of product design, fully consider safety and reliability, and not just pursue the improvement of product performance; At the same time, it is also necessary to increase the intensity of new technology research to solve the safety hazards of key systems such as batteries. Only when car companies establish the concept of safety first can the reliability of new energy vehicles be truly improved.
epilogue
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