I know we are getting way off the OP here, but I have to chuckle at the term rural in this context. For example, in Wyoming I can count one one hand the number of towns/cities large enough to have a multi level parking garage.
The tank in the standard stand-alone kit is indeed small, but published experiments I have seen referred to indicate that with proper training and protocol an EV battery fire can be extinguished with well under 100 gallons.
OK, I'll go so far as to say, "that's interesting." I'll have to have a look-see.
Hyundai and Kia have been plagued by fire problems since 2015. The Center for Auto Safety successfully petitioned U.S. regulators to seek recalls in 2018 and says on its website that the automakers have recalled more than 9.2 million vehicles for fires and engine problems, not including the recalls announced Wednesday. More than two dozen of the recalls involved over 20 models from the 2006 through 2021 model years.
In addition, NHTSA is investigating 3 million vehicles made by the automakers from the 2011 through 2016 model years. NHTSA says it’s received 161 complaints of engine fires, some of which occurred in vehicles that had already been recalled.
In June 2018, NHTSA said it had received owner complaints of more than 3,100 fires, 103 injuries and one death. Hyundai and Kia were fined by NHTSA in 2020 for moving too slowly to recall vehicles that were prone to engine failures.
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires. The recalls cover multiple models from the 2010 through 2019 model years including Hyundai’s Santa Fe SUV and Kia’s Sorrento SUV.apnews.com
Do you have any evidence or professional documentation of all that or are you just stating what seems logical to you?
The battery chemistry has enough oxygen to continue to support combustion, but the thermal blankets can greatly reduce the exposure issues.
Certainly an issue is fake UL or no-UL scooters directly imported or transferred.
Just how will they be able to enforce that?
Several possible ways, but none of them perfect.
Especially since on manufacturer of e-bikes listed to the safety standard says that less than 15% of the e-bikes sold in the US meet the product safety standards.
And the issue of physical damage to battery packs, that's never repaired.
Isn't that what we were talking about?
I meant to say electric bikes.
What about unjust or stupid laws?