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2024-01-14 Britain

Electric buses pulled from London streets after double-decker bursts into flames: video

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Posted by Skidmark 2024-01-14 00:00|| || Front Page|| [29 views ] Top

#1 They had a ton of electric buses in Oslo, Norway recently; emphasis on had. Seems that EV / batteries don't work as advertised in the cold. Anyone of you who used to own a '70's era Dodge Charger and tried starting it in 10 F weather can relate to a degree.

Posted by Raj 2024-01-14 10:08|| 2024-01-14 10:08|| Front Page Top

#2 This bus comes with a fire pit option.

Posted by Super Hose 2024-01-14 10:14|| 2024-01-14 10:14|| Front Page Top

#3 Also fires in New Haven, Conn, last year. And Hertz selling 1/3 of their EV fleet. And Chevy discontinuing the Blazer.

Maybe the EVs are't really ready for prime time. Hype and hoopla will only take you so far.

Posted by Tom 2024-01-14 14:18|| 2024-01-14 14:18|| Front Page Top

#4 For a real thrill, you can get a Chinese manufactured one that has the battery pack suspended below the sub-frame.

'Planned Obsolescence'.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2024-01-14 17:55|| 2024-01-14 17:55|| Front Page Top

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