Elon Musk SHOCKED About The Reason Tesla Semi Fire! Shuts Down Highway 16 hours ! What's Happened?

[@orchidhouse297]

The gas cloud produced consists -- 50% carbon monoxide 10 to 20% carbon dioxide hydrophic acid gas, hydrochloric acid gas, hydrogen cyanide, around 10% ethane. The ethane vents small droplets of the organic solvent and what you've got there is a very volatile explosive vapour Cloud. It is not smoke!

[@SteveHyflyer72]

Im a truck driver, I encountered a closure on the East Coast when a Semi crashed... it closed the highway for days due to the tanker burning under an overpass... no lithium batteries involved. You should do a video on how destructive that gas tanker was to the overpass, surrounding area and environmental impact. How many of those have there been in the last 50 years? Maybe we should all just go back to horse and wagon and forget all about these new fangled motor contraptions! 😂

[@user-of1hi1fl6x]

I'm surprised that the video didn't address the issue of why a truck that is capable of fully autonomous highway driving would crash due to a driver that fell asleep.

[@TeslaCarWorld]

Tesla semi doesn't have FSD yet but the driver falling asleep causing the big rig to crash means he was asleep for a moment with his hands on the wheel, do you understand this?

[@user-of1hi1fl6x]

​@@TeslaCarWorld Upon additional thought, I'm not sure that I understand this comment. What would have happened if his hands WEREN'T on the wheel when he fell asleep? Would the truck have stayed in the lane and possibly vibrated the wheel to wake the driver?

[@ramonvargas5928]

You're ahead of yourself, assuming the semi had the technology, it has to first be activated by the driver! Well, if the driver is asleep, it's not going to happen! Now if the Semi was self-aware, it would notice the driver was falling asleep and take over because the Semi would not want to die, sadly, we're not there yet!

[@user-of1hi1fl6x]

​@@ramonvargas5928 My bad. I assumed that the Tesla semi had the same basic safety technology of almost all automobiles being sold today. Lane centering and notification (warning/vibration) of drift from center of lane.

[@jonvanbrunning4294]

It has the capability, and does have lane departure and assists, but Autopilot is not enabled at all. I don't think any Class D trucks offer the same creature comforts that traditional vehicles offer. Asside from Tesla, they are basically all manual transmission with often over 20 gears. Tesla's advertised features for the Semi that are already available are AEB which ID only good if you have the stopping distance. Lane departure alert or avoidance,which was likely off, and Jack knife avoidance that doesn't apply. Unfortunately, Autopilot is only being validated right now on the Semi, which is sad because that would have prevented this incident entirely.

[@jayj6770]

Why not put a "FDC" Fire Department Connector on the pack to flood the internals of the battery rather than just spraying the outside?

[@countryjoe3551]

You're not going to be able to get near a burning EV to hook up a hose.

[@petersandberg1652]

@@countryjoe3551If it is located inside the frunk and using a robot type those for disarming bombs it could be possible.

[@asokawhite]

@@petersandberg1652 Na no chance, a battery burn way to hot, around 2000C this means it would proberbly melt before it could by used. Europe uses Swap Body trucks with special containers to put this cars litterly underwater.

[@robertsmith2956]

hmmm, I don't know. It would MELT?

[@johnking9942]

The runaway reaction creates its own oxidizer. Water will not put out the fire. Salt water would help as it acts like a conductor drawing the available charge down at a quicker rate.

[@kenik2023]

I've been working on cars for 30 years... I was trained and prepped to work on EV's. I've seen 3 ICE fires started by outside influences crashes/spills straight up being flamed on. I have never seen one spontaneously combust like the 7 EV fires I've witnessed so far.... Including the "safe blade battery" one I just ran across at a friends body shop one day 😂

[@Karl-Benny]

Well that is world Data that need`s to be calculated

[@hllovell]

wow. you must get around.. I have not even heard of seven fires like you mentions.. spontaneously .. really. humm.. that means no real reason. here in DFW I see in the news a car fire almost every day. still waiting on a EV fire.

[@mike-i5u6b]

@@hllovell News stations don't report EV fires.

[@patricksteven92]

The environmental consequences of such fires are alarming. Tesla needs to take immediate steps to prevent future incidents.

[@vincecarlo]

Elon will Do NOTHING but SPEW MORE NON SENSE

[@AORD72]

Keep breathing in those diesel fumes bro.

[@finntiet]

This video underscores the importance of safety in the EV industry.

[@TeslaCarWorld]

You're absolutely right. The incident underscores the critical importance of safety in the EV industry. As electric vehicles become more prevalent, ensuring the safety of their battery systems, both in design and emergency response, is paramount. The Tesla Semi fire serves as a reminder that while EV technology offers numerous benefits, it also demands rigorous safety standards and ongoing research to mitigate risks, especially in extreme situations like accidents. Thank you

[@ragrle]

I watched a gas engine car catch fire, it took the fire department 5 seconds to put the fire out. One EV caught fire in a parking garage every car burned up. 🚫

[@recoilrob324]

Right....I dispute the claim that EV's are multiples less likely to catch fire than ICE. Considering how many ICE vehicles are on the road vs the tiny percentage of EV's....their fire numbers cannot be looked at as a whole. Also MOST of the ICE fires are caused by defects that are easy to fix....once known about a recall solves the problem. But the fire issue with EV's isn't something that is easily solved so they're still building these vehicles that literally are ticking time bombs that nobody knows if or when they'll go off.

[@kazuu_777]

There is a study that shows gasoline cars have more than 60 times the fire incident rate compared to BEVs. Logically, BEVs are safer."

[@recoilrob324]

@@kazuu_777 Mark Twain once said 'There are three kinds of lies. Lies, damned lies....and statistics'. Considering how many millions of ICE vehicles are on the roads and how old many of them are....comparing fire statistics from them and recently produced EV's isn't a valid comparison. ICE vehicles that catch fire ALWAYS have a defect that the owner should be able to notice...like gas fumes from leaking fuel system fittings. EV's...? Not so much warning so trying to argue that they're 60-100 times less likely to catch fire is not telling the truth.

[@kazuu_777]

@@recoilrob324 Even though BEVs are relatively new, that alone doesn't justify a fire incident rate over 60 times higher. Or is there data suggesting that internal combustion engine cars suddenly experience a massive spike in fire incidents after a certain number of years or mileage?

[@recoilrob324]

@@kazuu_777 Fire statistics are only valid if they're comparing vehicles of equal age. The '60x higher' is BS printed to give people like you ammunition to counter the obvious problem of EV batteries going thermonuclear whenever they feel like it with NO warning. Age of vehicle equates to mileage and defects more likely to show up as things deteriorate. So comparing less than 5 year old vehicles to 20+ isn't fair in the least. Not to mention owner neglect and ignorance is responsible for the VAST majority of ICE fires. Without proper maintenance the engines can begin to misfire...and unless the ECU shuts of the injection to the misfiring cylinder/s (which lots of older vehicles cannot do) the raw fuel gets pumped into the catalytic converters which then overheat and set the car on fire. TOTALLY avoidable.....unlike the EV fires. And easily extinguished which is a very distressing thing about EV fires....what would be a small thing if an ICE caught fire ends up taking out entire car lots (or ships) when EV's light up. So...next time you see the '60x more likely to catch fire'....look to see who generated the article which is trying desperately to mislead the public about how dangerous EV's actually are.

[@algerszug]

This video is a stark reminder of the potential dangers of EV batteries.

[@tedoptional-p8l]

Actually it is a stark reminder of dangers of ICE cars since they are 5 to 15 times more dangerous not including the 1 million they kill from breathing exhaust every year. (Compared to a Tesla).

[@TeslaCarWorld]

Thank you, our episode serves as a powerful reminder of the potential dangers associated with EV batteries. While electric vehicles offer numerous benefits, incidents like this highlight the importance of understanding and addressing the risks involved.

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

@@TeslaCarWorldyou used the word toxic over and over again. Compare to the burning of any other vehicle. All of them are very toxic but I have never seen any information on what actually is different in battery fires apart from difficulty to extinguish . Such a crash it is amazing that the driver has survived ! 😮

[@dennisknehans3206]

@@tedoptional-p8lyep

[@philsam4913]

If you look at the technology of Tesla battery packs on the latest Cybertruck teardown on Munro Live series on KZbin you'll be surprised at the amount of safety measures throughout EVERY battery pack including cooling system,release valves and the most amazing bit was seeing only a few batteries can ignite and the system design shuts off any more chance of the other batteries catching fire, I've never seen anything else like it! It's worth watching.

[@tedoptional-p8l]

I never read a story half full of bull and half full of truth before! Congratulations!

[@maxhugen]

@@CmyMaisy _"a dork dofus"_ ? _"threatened by women"_ ? You sound like what Trump calls his supporters: ‘basement dwellers’. Maybe you just need a clean diaper.

[@geoffreybailey3512]

This is the kind of garbage Tucker went through, but this time Elon Musk beat the fix.

[@bo2.4u6]

He said the truck ran head on into a tree. ON THE HIGHWAY!!

[@WOFFY-qc9te]

@@bo2.4u6 I know it is difficult for some to see the truth from the trees but right next to the highway is a plantation of trees. ergo it is entirely possible that the truck hit a tree. He also said the driver may have fallen asleep,

[@firecloud77]

I've never read a comment so lacking in the elucidation of its claims.

[@kieusigmund]

I hope Tesla is transparent about the cause of the fire and the steps theyre taking to prevent future incidents.

[@TeslaCarWorld]

we share your hope. Transparency about the cause of the fire and the measures Tesla is implementing to prevent future incidents will be crucial for maintaining trust and improving safety. It’s important for Tesla to provide clear information and updates to address any concerns and ensure that similar issues are managed effectively.

[@tedoptional-p8l]

Tesla is working on replacing the main cause of accidents, the driver. This will save trillions of dollars per year. (Well maybe hundreds of millions). We only have to save 40,000 deaths per year to reach no deaths from auto accidents in the U.S.

[@900108Chale]

Right! Tesla being honest is like Hunter B having been a successful businessman.

[@SatrudhanKumar-cb9bp]

This highlights the need for more research into safer battery technologies.

[@TeslaCarWorld]

Absolutely. Incidents like these underscore the urgent need for more research into safer battery technologies. Advancements in battery design that focus on improving stability, reducing flammability, and enhancing overall safety can help mitigate risks and make electric vehicles even more reliable. Investing in new technologies and materials will be crucial for addressing these challenges and ensuring the future safety of EVs.

[@tedoptional-p8l]

@@TeslaCarWorld You neglect the facts, the more energy you store in a given place, the more the danger. That's why gas powered vehicles are so dangerous.

[@244col]

​@@tedoptional-p8lICE diesel semis are extremely hard to get alight due to the fuel type. Any semis that do ignite are generally the result of an electrical fault due to an accident. Diesel burns slow compared to lithium and cooler. An ICE fire can be extinguished far quicker and with allot less resources. 1 out of 100 tesla semis burnt to nothing has to be of concern when considering the thousands of ICE semis of the same manufactured year on the road and their stats in relation to a total loss in a crash where it may catch fire.

[@sansabh]

100 is just out of the paddock ​@@244col

[@steveo6034]

EV's will never go mainstream until thermal runaway is solved. "But ice vehicles catch on fire far more often", yes they do, but if caught in time, the fire can be extinguished, and the vehicle repaired. If an EV catches on fire, it's a guaranteed total loss.

[@tedoptional-p8l]

Partly true, but to late, EV's are mainstream.

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

They have mostly changed the battery chemistry and management already.👍🏽😊

[@ellapati16]

The environmental impact of this fire is unacceptable.

[@tedoptional-p8l]

So you are against saving peoples lives?

[@snakepliskinsnake]

​@@tedoptional-p8ltell that to forced child labor where Elon gets his lithium and cobalt in third world countries.

[@Hugo-py2ce]

Get out of here.

[@TeslaCarWorld]

While we love the Tesla Semi and have always had a soft spot for it, there's no denying that the environmental impact of the fire is indeed concerning. When a lithium-ion battery catches fire, it releases toxic fumes and chemicals that can harm both the air quality and the surrounding environment. Additionally, the water used to extinguish the fire can become contaminated, seeping into the soil and potentially affecting groundwater. This incident highlights the need for stricter safety measures in battery design and better methods for dealing with such fires to minimize their environmental footprint. It's crucial that the industry continues to innovate not just for performance but also for safety and environmental protection.

[@MarkisFamily]

Why only Tesla? Is the environmental impact of any fire therefore unacceptable?

[@rotaryenginepete]

EV fire stats are horribly skewed because they come from the USDOT who only counts ON-ROAD vehicle fires. Most EV fires occur OFF-ROAD, usually while charging at home or in a parking lot. Conveniently, none of those EV fires make it into the statistics, even though they take a garage, home, or entire parking garage full of vehicles with them.

[@SteveEddy-od7fb]

Hmmm woke Ken and Barbie US media!

[@Daisygaming192]

Does Tesla have a plan in place for dealing with battery fires in the future?

[@stevemarquardt3217]

It will be the same as ICE vehicles [which have been killing people for a hundred years] - NONE!

[@TeslaCarWorld]

Yes, Tesla is actively working on improving safety measures for battery fires. They continually research and develop better battery technology and safety protocols. This includes enhancing battery designs to reduce the risk of thermal runaway, improving cooling systems, and incorporating better fire-resistant materials. Additionally, Tesla is likely refining their emergency response procedures and collaborating with fire departments to ensure effective handling of battery fires. They also provide training and resources to first responders to help them manage EV-related incidents more safely and efficiently. As the technology and safety practices evolve, Tesla’s ongoing commitment to addressing these challenges aims to improve the overall safety of their vehicles and reduce the risks associated with battery fires.

[@gdutfulkbhh7537]

(No.)

[@pbsanstead]

Battery fires are addressed in the Tesla vehicle manuals.

[@steadholderharrington9035]

@@TeslaCarWorld The trucks should have onboard Liquid Nitrogen coolant tanks that can be sprayed onto the batteries in the event of a fire to douse it immediately and drastically cool-down the Lithium in the batteries at the same time! Its a proven technology.

[@vincecarlo]

Highway Closed for 16 Hours Great Technology Wow

[@johan.edlund]

Just wait until you have a tanker truck fire on a bridge that will require a bridge replacement due to the bridge being damaged by the heat. Then you wish it was only 16 hours.

[@anonamouse5917]

@@johan.edlund True. Tanker trucks have been operating for decades. How often does it happen?

[@shadar1c4]

I’m impressed by the idea of the 4680 Gen 3 battery making the Tesla Semi cheaper and more powerful. This could set a new standard for electric trucks.

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

I believe that they will also be much safer with the new cobalt free batteries.😊

[@jeffreywalker73]

The firefighters dedication and bravery are truly admirable.

[@nebraskathompson32]

Im concerned about the potential long-term health effects of the toxic fumes.

[@gdutfulkbhh7537]

You're right to worry.

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

You are a bit late for that! Better address your concerns to the fossil fuel companies that have existing long term health effects on every aspect of life on earth.😮

[@Tom-dt4ic]

And yet you've been sucking in diesel all your life with nary a tweet.

[@extremedrivr]

​@@malcolmrickarby2313 No.. EV's need to be burried in ⚰ for good. We obviously didn't learn from 150 years ago as to why this technology doesn't work on mass scale.

[@harveypaxton1232]

The truck was on fire before the crash according to passing drivers. It’s funny how the initial news report from the Sacramento news stations are not available on line anymore. By 8 am they were already reporting the driver fell asleep yet the CHP PIO was stating it was too early to state cause. Hmmmm

[@razoraz]

Spontaneous combustion of the batteries (maybe because something punctured them) is the scariest idea. No real accident needed and all the sudden your vehicle is exploding. There are a ton of videos out there of Chinese EVs doing this, for example.

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

Something very fishy about the whole story 🐟🐡🐠!

[@jonesyepa]

This video makes me question the safety of electric vehicles in general.

[@eddiea1213]

Did you see the 48 vehicles on fire at the Rivan factory in Normal, IL?

[@renehunt4252]

You idot

[@MJ-zo5gb]

Well, EV’s can catch fire when running into a tree, just like a gas car… but they tend to burn very slowly at first and this gives you plenty of time to get out of the car. Also, they are safer than gas cars more rigidly structured and less likely to flip as well, so you’re more likely to get out in the first place. If you’re in a major accident with a gas car and the gas tank is ruptured you’re instantly toast. Yes, it is easier to put out a gas car fire, but as a driver, I’m more concerned about not being injured, and not being instantly incinerated. I’m less concerned about how long the fire department Hass to stay around afterwards.🤔

[@bondgabebond4907]

@@MJ-zo5gb EVs are potential bombs. A person(s) in an EV are sitting right above potential bombs.

[@MJ-zo5gb]

@@bondgabebond4907 but they don’t explode. Gas tanks explode like bombs. EV batteries burn slowly and give you get time to get out of the car and then burn a long time. They are both energy sources, so they both dangerous can kill you depending on the crash.

[@darling5uj2]

Will there be any differences in the Semi’s features based on the region of deployment?

[@CatherineDiEgidio-mq9gu]

I can remember the first cell phones had to be turned off when fueling up my car because of possible explosion/ fire. This problem has a solution!!!

[@tedoptional-p8l]

So you believe any story people make up? They used to say two-way radios caused dynamite to explode. Show me a single case.

[@snakepliskinsnake]

Junk it.

[@sunahamanagai9039]

If a hundred were built and one already caught fire, that seems like a pretty high percentage.

[@geoffreybailey3512]

It doesn't matter how many were built if someone drives it into a tree.

[@Kryssthealien]

@@geoffreybailey3512 Statistics are statistics. It doesnt matter how it happened, it' still one percent which is MUCH too much.

[@gerrypagan3261]

As a Firefighter of 24 years I've lost count how many car ICE car/truck motor vehicle accidents and fires we've responded to. When the contents of motor oil, radiator fluids and other fluids escape, they are simply covered with sand and left behind. DEEP is notified, but those chemicals are left behind. Unfortunately, other vehicles will run over that sand mixed with those oils, etc., it eventually rains and it just goes into our road drains, which most lead into local rivers. 😑

[@somyaranjanmohapatra3735]

Hopefully, this leads to stricter safety regulations for EV batteries.

[@TeslaCarWorld]

Hopefully, this incident will lead to stricter safety regulations for EV batteries. Enhanced safety standards could help prevent similar issues in the future and ensure that new technologies are thoroughly tested and refined to protect both users and the environment

[@tedoptional-p8l]

@@TeslaCarWorld There are no real safety standards for batteries yet.

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

@@tedoptional-p8lof course there are. Make up your own FUD or on a pay per comment? 😱

[@anastigmatix4119]

Lithium is being replaced with less volatile metals like Sodium. Just a matter of time.

[@NarayansonawaneNarayan]

I'm worried about the possibility of similar incidents with other electric vehicles.

[@garethrobinson2275]

Bless.

[@tedoptional-p8l]

I worry about all the deaths caused by ICE cars, over two million per year in the world. This is worse than and causes cancer and mayhem. School children riding electric busses get 9% less breathing problems right now.

[@OpalDruscilla]

Fortunately hydrogen is the future and the byproduct it creates is water.​@@tedoptional-p8l

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

If you’re worried about that then you should have spent your whole life scared shirtless of ice vehicles 😱!!!

[@hiltonwatkins6750]

Another black eye for Elon. So this is quite an impressive display of the safety of Tesla.

[@phamrohit]

Hopefully, this incident wont discourage people from buying electric vehicles.

[@tedoptional-p8l]

Why would it? Gasoline fires didn't stop people from buying ICE cars. Get a horse! (Old saying when seeing an ICE car on the road).

[@Sunil-et1259]

Will Tesla release any updates on the investigation into the fire?

[@tedoptional-p8l]

Aks the driver what he was doing.

[@EricThompson-g8f]

Im worried about the potential for similar incidents in the future.

[@tuffinz90p]

Hopefully, Tesla will learn from this and make the necessary improvements.

[@tedoptional-p8l]

Tesla is the only car company that actually learns. They are way ahead of you.

[@pavishgaming8376]

The potential environmental impact of these fires is significant. Tesla must prioritize making their battery technology safer.

[@BabulalAhirwar-jc2js]

This video reminds us to be mindful of the risks associated with new technologies.

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

We need a reminder because we’ve totally ignored all of the warnings about the old technology.🤔

[@erastushuynh18]

This video makes me think twice about buying an electric vehicle.

[@tedoptional-p8l]

I did think twice, so I bought two. (No joke).

[@user-zx6lf5so4w]

🤣

[@tonymc-dx8xw]

They said on here EV is a fraction of the fires from cars each year. You only need one hand to count even if its just one. For ICE cars you need an abacus to count it.

[@superdave2316]

I wouldn't live in an apartment or condo complex that allows charging in underground parking garages. After a flood event in Florida the Fire Chief made the public statement that said you shouldn't park an EV within 50 feet of anything you want to keep.

[@nicholase82]

This is why we need a new battery.

[@TeslaCarWorld]

Absolutely. The challenges posed by current battery technology, especially in terms of fire risks and toxicity, highlight the need for advancements in battery design. Developing safer, more stable batteries could significantly reduce these risks and improve overall vehicle safety. Investing in research for better battery technologies is crucial for the future of electric vehicles.

[@ronmorrell9809]

If I was in charge at Tesla, two drivers would be required for any trip longer than 2 hours. Also interior cameras. Another accident will be disastrous for the Cyber Semi. More emphasis on rail freight is a possible improvement for long haul freight transport.

[@지은이에게JIEUN-x8g]

The Tesla Semi’s performance and safety will be closely watched. The new battery technology and FSD features could set a new standard for electric trucks.

[@IndianvloggerRachnaChauhan-h2f]

Battery technology is fascinating, but its implications on our health and safety are alarming.

[@favorita9184]

Thank you for sharing this video

[@TeslaCarWorld]

You're welcome! If you have any more thoughts or questions about the video or anything else, feel free to share. We're here to help!

[@tosseway145]

How many millions of miles does a new big rig have to drive in order to equate to one EV truck fire's worth of pollution. How can this car be called "Zero Emission"? Where are the fact checkers.

[@slavric]

My personal experience with Lithium NMC batteries is, that they are very safe even when physically abused badly. Here I'm talking about prismatic type of cells. Smaller cylindrical cells have much smaller insulation gaps and are shorted quickly when damaged while big prismatic cells have more space for insulation of the spool and the connections themselves. Prismatic cells also don't have the aluminium housing connected to any potential while in cylindrical cells their housing is also a negative terminal. The only way I could start the thermal runaway of a prismatic NMC cell was with penetration. This makes a short circuit thru many layers of the spool directly and when this happens there is no way back. Pouch cells are good as well, but they require external mechanical encapsulation because bare cells are practically unprotected.

[@wbwarren57]

Thank you! This is a great video! This is the most thorough and well reasoned video that I have seen on the danger of large lithium ion battery packs used in large or small vehicles. You raise a number of really excellent issues that in reality may not really have any good resolution, and thus will bring into severe doubt the future of large numbers of lithium ion powered vehicles on our roads. I think you avoided discussing one issue that really worries me though. Imagine what someone with a bad intent could do with a lithium powered vehicle that can burn for 16 hours without oxygen. The Tesla semi truck and even Tesla cars make excellent fire bombs they can be used to destroy critical infrastructure, like tunnels or parking garages or (imagine if this semi fire had happened under a bridge). So far, no one seems to have realized that these semi trucks or Tesla vehicles can be used as very effective terror weapons. When that happens, things will change just like they change on 911 in 2001 when a terror group realized That fully fueled commercial airplanes made excellent terror weapons. This day is coming for electric vehicles as well.

[@AdamIverson]

How come nobody ever thinks to put over a fire blanket? It's proven to be effective on any cars including EVs.

[@KevinGolden-dw3oh]

The tech' for all of it is improving.

[@camilov0nt49]

While the fire is a setback, I don’t think it diminishes the overall promise of the Tesla Semi in revolutionizing transportation.

[@Citybuildergames720]

0:04 This is because crushing lithium ion batteries can cause a serious explosion

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

Or a tank of gas.😊

[@yahairawilliams19]

It’s clear that Tesla needs to address the safety concerns raised by this fire, but I believe they have the capability to do so.

[@AaronCampbell-to1ip]

I believe the Tesla Semi represents a significant leap forward in transportation. However, this incident shows we still have much to learn about the safety of these vehicles.

[@SophroniaKevin]

Should the government impose stricter safety standards on EV manufacturers to prevent incidents like this in the future?

[@jimgraham9450]

An EV semi doesn't make any sense. It can only go 500 miles if there are no hills. If there are hills, the distance is reduced a lot. In cold weather it is a big problem. It takes way too long to charge. Any normal semi can go at least 1,500 miles on a fill up and it only takes a few minutes to refuel. The tractor itself is too heavy because of the battery. Although, in this case, the fire resulted from running into a tree, they can explode and burn without anything happening. Look at all of the batter busses that have exploded and burned to the ground. If they tried to haul a load of produce across the country with a Tesla, the entire load would be rotten by the time it got there. And, is it energy efficient? Absolutely not. Is it good for the environment? Looking at the entire picture it is very bad for the environment.

[@tedoptional-p8l]

You are listening to the wrong people like VW or Mercedes-Benz. Read what knowledgeable people have to say and leave the FUD alone.

[@snakepliskinsnake]

500 miles under perfect circumstances.

[@pbsanstead]

Hills? When you go down the hill, you gain all that lost battery back. Ask Sacramento PepsiCo - they run over Donner Pass into Nevada and back - they’re fine.

[@pbsanstead]

Battery Semi gets 82k lbs not 80k. It’s fine. The produce would be rotten going across county? What? Lol. Would it be pulling a trailer with no A/C? That’s a silly comment, but not the point. Teslas Semi does not go cross country. Why? Because there is no network of the special Megacharger needed to charge it.

[@jimgraham9450]

@@tedoptional-p8l I am sorry but I am retired but drove tractor trailer, had my own truck, and still have my CDL. So I do know about diesel powered trucks. I have also talked with a driver that drove a Tesla truck daily. He had a short run and so he could use the Tesla. But he said that any hill drained the battery. Also, any Li battery is a fire hazard, even a tiny wafer battery. The bigger the battery the greater the probability that it will catch on fire. One of the drivers in the company I worked for went to sleep in his own diesel truck. He ran off the road into the woods. It took the entire running gear out but no fire. I have a drone with 3 Li batteries. After only 3 years they swelled and were no longer usable and became dangerous. The same thing happened to my camera batteries. I have an Li battery in my Harley. When the temperature goes below 40 degrees, it will not start the engine and the battery was expensive. I have HAZMAT and if I have 1000 pounds of any battery in the box, I have to placard the trailer. That Li battery in the Tesla weighs several thousands of pounds. Even a single battery for a Tesla car, if it is in my trailer, I have to placard the trailer because it is dangerous. All of my information is first hand other than the information I received from the Tesla driver. Also lithium is explosive when exposed to water.

[@andrewpienaar4522]

Having 1 out of 100 trucks catch fire is NOT a low rate of failure due to Fire. In fact it's an extremely high rate.

[@Br-bs1xe]

I don't want to say anything, but diesel is much safer. Diesel has an ignition temperature of 255°C (491°F) and nothing happens because the diesel also has a cooling effect on hot components due to the evaporation that occurs here. Most truck fires are not caused by diesel but rather by tires or cargo. In addition, the lead-acid batteries in trucks are quite harmless because they usually burst and no longer carry any voltage or current. Making trucks electric just makes no sense. Trains have to be electric because it makes sense for them and they are simply much more environmentally friendly than any car or truck.

[@BobAllen-u2f]

Hasn't the single most effective for putting out a BEV fire already been demonstrated to be draping the vehicle with non-flammable fabric that will SMOTHER the fire: no oxygen = no comustion. This has been demonstrated for passenger vehicles but the scale of the Tesla Semi undoubtedly presents unique challenges.

[@tedoptional-p8l]

Yeah, bigger is better. Spray on might work.

[@albertmagician8613]

Nonsense. No oxygen can't prevent anything. Once a battery is short circuited it will heat up. No external influence can prevent it. Massive cooling can prevent neighboring batteries to heat up.

[@josephstevener7499]

So you never went into the chemicals that were washed from the fire / batteries into the soil and our waterways

[@tedoptional-p8l]

This is not likely a problem (yet).

[@josephstevener7499]

@@tedoptional-p8l i’m sorry I must be stupid.

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

I was disappointed that while saying toxic toxic toxic there were no details or explanations. If you look at the components of the batteries, it’s only the very small amount of Cobalt that my be a hazard. The whole presentation of this story is way too over the top to regard as anything more than sensationalist click bait.😊

[@josephstevener7499]

@@malcolmrickarby2313 was there a fire? I thought it said there was a fire.

[@richbl1690]

I'm hoping that Tesla will come up with a self-contained fire suppression system that will not only put out the fire but prevent the loss of precious battery material. It would eliminate this from happening again. I own a Tesla, so no it didn't diminish my thoughts in tesla.

[@Adelialuong]

The Tesla Semi has immense potential, but this incident underscores the importance of rigorous safety testing.

[@daoangel65]

I’m intrigued by the potential of Tesla’s 4680 batteries, but I think their real innovation will be in how they balance performance and cost in the Semi.

[@GulshanKumar-ph6rm]

I agree that the Tesla Semi’s battery size poses a unique challenge, but this incident might push Tesla to innovate even further in safety.

[@MacDocSC]

Maybe they need to put something on the truck that allows the fire department when they get there to pump directly into the battery pack, like an attachment they have for buildings with sprinkler systems, maybe on the front or someplace where they determine is the last place to get Consumed by Fire.

[@Gaming_.l531]

Hopefully, this incident leads to better collaboration between EV manufacturers and first responders.

[@ChrisGonzalez-kc3ej]

The environmental benefits of electric trucks over diesel counterparts are compelling.

[@robertthomas5906]

Do tell. What benefits? The electric semi isn't powered by fairy dust. It's a coal plant in almost every case. Coal, diesel usually. So it's pretend.

[@Enlightenedkid]

The Tesla Semi catching fire is concerning, but we shouldn’t forget that even traditional trucks have their share of dangerous incidents.

[@RISHUKHAN-b3l]

This incident highlights the need for improved safety measures in EVs, but it shouldn’t overshadow the environmental benefits they bring.

[@chip2373]

Fewer EV fires vs ICE fires, but EV fires are far more intense. 1% of Tesla Semis catching fire is extremely high.

[@ОльгаЯгола-ъ4г]

I hope future technology includes robust safety measures for our environment.

[@hectorguillen3511]

A van caught on fire in front of my house I put it out in 30 seconds with a garden hose 😐 they should add a special paste that covers the batteries in case of a battery fire it puts itself out 🤷‍♂️ have some special fire trucks that pump out cement on it 👌

[@talulavidk]

This is a wake-up call for the entire EV industry.

[@BobAllen-u2f]

Since the frequent fires that were experiences by both GM hybrids in the US, and the many many BYD hybrids (using an earlier battery chemistry) methods for dealing with battery fire is known but evidently not sufficiently well distributed nor trained for.

[@tedoptional-p8l]

They have known about batteries being a fire hazard for over 130 years now. Edison stopped experimenting with nickel-silver batteries because he couldn't figure out how to keep the cells from running away. Both Edison and his wife drove electric cars.

[@adamiskandar5107]

When you are a confirmed anti-war/anti-Military Industrial Complex crusader, I hear you.

[@thomastynan2900]

Add send a bill to Mush for the resources used by the State to extinguish that fire.

[@postersm7141]

9:37 why are we not talking about the elephant in the room. The biggest safety concern is all of the chemicals that go into the air have to land somewhere. They’re gonna land wherever the wind blows on your skin and in your waters. Trust me as a fire fighter you don’t want these chemicals anywhere outside of the battery pack. It’s bad news every time one of these catch on fire.

[@taipajones]

Could the use of smaller, modular battery packs reduce the risk of fires in electric trucks like the Tesla Semi?

[@mabisfab77paintball]

salt water is said to neutralize the chemical heat reaction of runaway batteries the salt reacts with the chemicals inside the battery and stop the reacting that make them heat up

[@CoolmanCraft]

With current training, we’re just told to let it burn and protect this surroundings.

[@BrianPseivaD]

That’s not a semi, it’s a rigid you fools.

[@hiltonwatkins6750]

WHO ignored the warnings….? I want to see the guilty party in front of a stadium full of taxpayers. Why are taxes going to this kind of mismanagement of safety…?

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

You are now a victim of the outrage industry 😢

[@adamiskandar5107]

@@malcolmrickarby2313 Yeah, should focus more on the Military Industrial Complex. Solving that problem would save the world and steer competing nations towards greater cooperation for the good.

[@devanois]

Here we have Another victim of the misinformation

[@mxlman26]

Is a must, to have an Effectivr procedure on how to extiguiche a Fire on EV. Before selling those cars

[@daveightruong]

This incident might push lawmakers to impose stricter regulations on EVs, which could ultimately benefit the industry.

[@lithanyjqxo]

The potential risks of large battery packs are becoming more evident. Tesla must find a way to mitigate these dangers.

[@billyrio3767]

Why didn't the Tesla software prevent the Semi from going any further off-road than the apron/shoulder, driver conscious/asleep or not? This has nothing to do with FSD. The driver should be made to pay hundreds of thousands in any case.

[@DougBrennanWgtn]

Another option would be the battery on a seperate trailer with its own wheels. The battery could be in clearly defined blades and seperate quadrants for easy cooling if they over heated. Another would be a bottle of liquid nitrogen that could be diverted to the offending module.

[@blaccpacc]

Tesla should create pockets between the chassis and the battery with holes to point the water hoses to extinguish them faster

[@terryhoath1983]

According to the Korean Insurance Development Institute, a co-operative industry set-up, EVs already have a greater incidence of fire related disasters than ICE cars. They say that fire related EV incidents in the previous 12 months amount to 0.93 per 10,000 electric vehicles vehicles whereas, in the same period ICE incidents were 0.90 per 10,000 and this is at a time when the average age of electric vehicles on Korea's roads is less than 12 months. The flare ups are predominantly among EVs that are between 12 and 36 months old. The average age of ICE cars in Korea is more than 10 years. The average insurance claim from EV incidents is 52% more than ICE car incidents. This is partly explained by the average market price of the ICE cars being involved being dramatically less than the EV cars, the figures being from the period before second-hand EV prices beginning to fall through the floor, but part of the increased cost of the EV claims is the terrible damage done by EV fires and these stats have nothing to do with the two recent spectacular incidents. The suggestion that the driver of this Tesla truck fell asleep is pure speculation. We will have to wait until all the evidence is in but the driver of the lorry may have lost control because the thing had caught fire. People should not make accusations that cannot be substantiated. Spreading vicious rumours can get video-makers into a very sticky legal swamp. Who is going to pay for the spraying of fire retardant on nearby woodland ? .... Tesla's insurers .... OR THE TAX-PAYERS OF CALIFORNIA ?

[@quangvinh1153]

Water is also a factor to support battery fired because of short circuit

[@Aaronballer2122-jm9tj]

How can Tesla ensure that the next generation of Semi Trucks will be safer and less prone to such catastrophic fires?

[@richardmorholt1175]

I have experience in this and would like to be part of the solution.

[@RamneetBhullar-m9b]

The transition to electric trucks is promising, but we need to tread carefully.

[@mrmurdock6994]

All Electric cars are moving hazards. The battery pack on the car floor , if damaged and exposed to oxygen becomes a fire source so strong , the passengers don't have time to leave the vehicle.

[@abdurrahaman-ux8xq]

It’s a wake-up call for the entire EV industry-bigger batteries mean bigger risks, and we need better solutions.

[@kamkhedeankush7676]

The environmental impact of this fire is devastating.

[@ConstanceCox]

Lol. Whatever.

[@malcolmrickarby2313]

No it’s not. Your outrage is way OTT. RUOK?🤷‍♂️

[@phalanx3803]

nah the cobalt tastes fine.

[@merridydinh]

I worry that incidents like this could slow down the adoption of electric trucks, which would be a setback for the environment.

[@dillonrohe4988]

What about the BYD Blade battery? Seems MUCH safer than Tesla's batteries...

[@RakeshRakeshkisku]

The fire is troubling, but it seems unfair to judge the entire Tesla Semi project based on one incident.

[@bsuthe]

While it is admitted that EV battery fires are considerably more difficult to put out, it also claimed that they are far less common than gasoline or diesel fires. Intuitively and instinctively, I do not believe this.

[@Klan369]

Firefighting techniques need to be more efficient in dealing with EV fires. I am sure we will figure this out in the near future.

[@howebrad4601]

When you factor in that most evs are not very old, whereas most ice fires occur in older vehicles that changes the level of concern. Since there are only 100 tesla semis on the road, yet 1 burned, that's a 1 percent fire rate, way way way higher than diesel truck fires.

[@a2cryss]

Yeah, but now compare it to 100 diesel truck crashes. I am sure a crash ups the chances of a fire no matter the power source. Not really enough Tesla Semis on the road to draw a compelling conclusion yet.

[@delizceline]

How will Tesla address the environmental concerns raised by the toxic gas released during the fire?

[@T-VirusTerrance-rf7pn]

Tesla's use of solid-state batteries and 4680 cells represents cutting-edge technological advancements.

[@ronarnott1801]

Thanks