Wenduine (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – An expensive electric Porsche was completely destroyed by fire in Wenduine near De Haan. The vehicle ignited while driving; no injuries were reported.
The driver stopped right away, and she and her daughter, age 10, were able to exit the vehicle safely. The vehicle was totally destroyed by fire.
In Wenduine, Belgium, a terrible car fire started last night. While traveling with her 10-year-old daughter, a 46-year-old German woman’s electric car unexpectedly began to emit smoke.
Along the Blankenbergse Steenweg, close to the damaged bridge, the woman pulled the car over right away. The car began to flame violently shortly after.
Despite their prompt arrival, the fire department was only able to put out the fire. The chassis of the vehicle, an electric Porsche Taycan valued at at least 100,000 euros, had already burned completely.
The vehicle was towed by a specialized company. The car began to burn again as the tow crew was working on it, but they were also able to put out the fire in a timely manner.
What safety measures could prevent fires in high-end electric cars like the Porsche?
One of the main causes of battery fires, overheating, is avoided by these devices, which control battery temperature. Lithium-ion batteries are less susceptible to thermal runaway when cooling is done effectively.
Battery overheating can be prevented by parking electric cars in well-ventilated, shaded spaces. Another way to lower the risk of a fire is to let the car cool down before charging it. Electrical problems that could result in fires are avoided by using charging equipment that is compliant and permitted by the manufacturer.
To prevent damage in the event of an accident, manufacturers use protective shielding around battery packs and insulated high-voltage wires. For instance, titanium plates and multi-layer shields safeguard batteries from impacts and punctures, greatly lowering the risk of fire following crashes.
