Tesla Model X on Fire While Underwater Shows How Powerful Thermal Runaways Are

People often hear that electric vehicles are not more prone to fires than those powered by internal combustion engines (ICE). As much as that is still debatable, it is not the main reason for concern. When a battery pack catches fire, the real problem is that it is almost impossible to kill, as a recent incident with a Tesla Model X graphically demonstrates. On October 1, a Tesla Model X attempted to back a jet ski into the water at the P... (continue reading...)