The hybrid explodes directly into a fireball after the accident – two people miraculously escape without incident
The hybrid car caught fire about 6am on Tuesday after colliding with a non-electric car at an intersection in Logan, south of Brisbane.
At the time of the collision, there were two drivers inside who were able to get out of the accident on their own.
Police officers told Daily Mail Australia {that} a 2017 Toyota CH-R Hybrid was involved in a collision with a 1992 Ford Laser.
The victims of the accident were examined by emergency medical personnel who quickly arrived at the scene and appeared to be uninjured.
After the explosion, the crash caused a huge sea of flames and the roads in the room were quickly closed.
There is a growing shortage of electric car firefighters as their variety and variety of problems continue to grow on Australian roads.
A hybrid car has caught fire after colliding with a non-electric car at an intersection in Logan, south of Brisbane.
At the time of the collision, there were two drivers inside who were able to get out of the accident on their own.
Last February, an electric car charger knocked out an entire utility pole after it caught fire in the heat.
A purple Tesla Model Y was plugged into an electric car charging station in Woodend, Victoria, 70km northwest of Melbourne, when smoke billowed from an {electric} field connected to the charger.
Tesla appeared unscathed when items from a burning toolbox fell to the bottom of a gum tree after a pole.
Some online commentators blamed Elon Musk’s car company, saying that cars are putting a strain on energy.
Last February, an electric car charger knocked out an entire utility pole (pictured) when it caught fire in the heat.
Firefighters used 22,000 gallons of water to extinguish a Tesla Model S that caught fire while the engine was traveling on a California freeway.
In January of this year, a Tesla Model S got stuck on the freeway in Sacramento, California, USA, forcing rescuers to use 22,000 gallons of water to extinguish it.
According to emergency responders, nothing had happened to the car before and the engine was not damaged.
In March, a house in Sydney burst into flames after an e-bike caught in storage, prompting firefighters to urge homeowners not to leave with the charger for too long.
The girl was forced to leave the house by jumping from a second-floor balcony as crews battled flames spreading from the warehouse to the ground below.
Photos of the damage confirmed the lie of a flame-blackened house and a burnt e-bike among the various pieces in storage.
Firefighters believed the blaze started after the motorcycle’s damaged lithium-ion battery exploded while it was being charged over the course of a day.
The explosion of the detonating battery could be heard across the suburb and a neighbor recalled seeing “smoke billowing from the garage”.
Photos of the damage show a house blackened by flames and burnt-out e-bikes lying among the various pieces in storage.
Crews took several different lithium-ion batteries from the home because of concerns they could explode or catch fire after the flames were discovered.
It took firefighters hours to bring the blaze (pictured) under control, which is believed to have started while charging a battery in the warehouse.
Firefighters thought the blaze started after the motorcycle’s faulty lithium-ion battery exploded, but it was recharged within a day.
Firefighters reminded e-bike riders that damaged or overcharged lithium batteries can pose a “serious” safety hazard.
“They can give off gas and explode, creating intense fires that are extremely difficult to extinguish and can recur,” they warned.
E-bike homeowners are advised to stick with reputable and suitable Li-ion battery manufacturers and not pay or overpay their cars in a day.
In late January, a Queensland couple’s luxury waterfront home was leveled by a hearth believed to be powered by a lithium battery.
The $1.65 million home at Nootka Court in Broadbeach Waters, Gold Coast, was engulfed in flames.
“Initial investigations indicate that the fire was caused by a battery failure in the e-scooter,” a QFES spokesperson said at the time.
Although uncommon, EV battery fires and electric car recalls due to hearth hazards have been widely reported.
Last November, the United Firefighters Union of Australia (UFUA), known as the government, to help reduce the potential threat. The EV battery is illuminated.
The UFUA’s National Governance Committee is urging all Australian Presidencies to “develop policy and regulate the management of risks and hazards associated with electric vehicles and battery energy storage systems (BESS)”.
An elderly couple’s luxury waterfront home was leveled by a hearth believed to be powered by a lithium battery (pictured)
Emergencies caused by EVs and BESSs present significant challenges and threats to firefighters, the group and the environment, said Greg McConville, the union’s national secretary.
“While we welcome the increased use of EVs and BESS as part of renewable energy efforts to combat climate change, we must recognize that this new technology poses unique risks.”
However, Electric Vehicle Association of Australia South Australian representative Eric Rodda said electric cars are safer than conventional cars.
“The risk of an electric car catching fire is lower than a gasoline car” he said.
NSW Fire and Rescue warns of ‘danger’ of hybrid cars
Fire and Rescue Service NSW has warned that electric vehicles (EVs) often include and embody lithium-ion batteries. associated risks and hazards (along with hearth and explosion, radiation, heat, chemical and electrical).
FRNSW said there are measures it is encouraging EV customers to focus on to reduce their exposure to hazards.
- Make sure your EV is recognizable to emergency responders. The license plate must have a blue EV sticker/badge indicating that it is an electric or hybrid vehicle. These stickers are specially designed to alert rescuers to the presence of a high voltage battery.
- When installing charging instruments, ensure that the charging cable and/or equipment is electrically compatible and has been installed by a professional electrician in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 Electrical Installations ‘Electrical Installation Regulations’, Annex P Installation and Positioning Guidelines. {power station} shops and charging stations. cars.
- FRNSW recommends installing a smoke or heat detector in garages where EVs are regularly parked or charged. We recommend that a licensed electrician set up and connect home appliances to the mains where possible. Check with the manufacturer or distributor to ensure that the system models are suitable for interconnection.
- When charging an EV, only use extension cords and outlets designed for use in charging electric cars. Always use caution when charging in humid climates, especially during thunderstorms.
