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GM recalls Bolt EVs again because some batteries may pose fire risk
yahoo ^ | July 23, 2021 | Jamie L. LaReau

Posted on 07/23/2021 4:11:32 PM PDT by george76

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To: heavy metal

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21 posted on 07/23/2021 4:56:54 PM PDT by RckyRaCoCo (Please Pray For My Brother Ken.)
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The FD is dispatched when accidents are known to include an EV with the EV being the priority.


22 posted on 07/23/2021 4:57:45 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: BipolarBob

They got the knockout game, we got the change at a liberals house game.


23 posted on 07/23/2021 5:07:14 PM PDT by Eddie01
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To: BipolarBob

That’s going to take a heck of an extension cord.


24 posted on 07/23/2021 5:09:24 PM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: george76
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25 posted on 07/23/2021 5:16:00 PM PDT by The Louiswu (Peace to you and may God Bless you.)
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To: george76
avoid depleting the battery below 70 miles of remaining range.

Which means ACTUAL range is whatever is advertised minus 70 miles, or worse.
26 posted on 07/23/2021 5:25:02 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana (“At first you go bankrupt slowly, then all at once.” -- Hemingway)
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To: Leaning Right

I was in South Africa in ‘75, and the jingle lyrics were “Braaivles (pronounced bryflace),rugby ,sunny skies and Chevrolet. The first term is Afrikaans for burned/grilled meat.


27 posted on 07/23/2021 5:27:59 PM PDT by Ed Condon (subliminal messages here in invisible ink)
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To: george76

Gee, that would be terrible if the snooty lib neighbor’s “No Hate Here” and “Terry! (McAwful)” signs got burned up when his Volt goes off.


28 posted on 07/23/2021 5:28:57 PM PDT by VanShuyten ("...that all the donkeys were dead. I know nothing as to the fate of the less valuable animals)
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To: george76

Get a bolt and get screwed.


29 posted on 07/23/2021 5:34:55 PM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer”)
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To: alloysteel

I was involved in a program that used early lithium batteries. They scared experienced EE’s more than capacitors the size of suitcases.


30 posted on 07/23/2021 5:41:57 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Dr. Sivana

In addition to never charging the vehicle past 90 percent, Chevrolet would also like customers to ensure Bolt batteries are not depleted below 70 miles of remaining range ... It sounds like GM wants to keep these cars from spending any more time plugged in than absolutely necessary.

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2021/07/hot-tip-chevrolet-addresses-bolt-ev-fires-readies-recall/


31 posted on 07/23/2021 5:55:54 PM PDT by george76 (Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
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To: george76

your house will burn down, but it will burn down for a good cause.


32 posted on 07/23/2021 6:03:28 PM PDT by JohnBrowdie
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To: george76

EV’s are about the stupidest thing to ever be created for anything other than extremely specialized use. The damage that is going to be caused to our environment and our country from these things is so extreme. Of course so many fools are always waiting to hear the pied piper so that they can follow mindlessly.


33 posted on 07/23/2021 6:14:57 PM PDT by Revel
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

Well I have a phone. It tells me to unplug it because it’s charged. I know damn well that there has been plenty of news about exploding lithium batteries in laptops. I recall a few about phones too at one time.

Here’s a search for “exploding lithium batteries” https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffcm&q=exploding+lithium+batteries

Lots of info from many different types of outlets. It’s also happened with vape batteries and RC batteries.

It only happens when they’re overcharged or with low quality batteries but all that takes is a charger malfunctioning or buying an aftermarket battery from china.

Another search for “Lithium Battery Recall”. https://duckduckgo.com/?q=lithium+battery+recall

Tell me more curmudgeon.


34 posted on 07/23/2021 6:21:50 PM PDT by Pollard
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To: george76

General Motors, dvancing planned obsolesence to the next level


35 posted on 07/23/2021 6:30:46 PM PDT by Steven Tyler
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To: JohnBrowdie
your house will burn down, but it will burn down for a good cause.

Put another way. "You won't own a home, and you will be happy."
36 posted on 07/23/2021 6:31:50 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana (“At first you go bankrupt slowly, then all at once.” -- Hemingway)
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To: Revel

“ EV’s are about the stupidest thing to ever be created for anything other than extremely specialized use.”

I have a Mach e on order. For a year now. Let me tell you why, in order of importance.

1) Tax breaks
2) A short commute
3) Home charging far cheaper than buying gas
4) The “Ford Option” financing that will let me turn the car in after 3 years. No battery worries. I might not have to change the tires or brakes the whole time I own it.
5) Not getting rid of any of my ICE cars.


37 posted on 07/23/2021 9:13:56 PM PDT by jdsteel ("A Republic, Madam, if you can keep it." Sorry Ben, looks like we blew it.)
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To: george76

obama pretended to drive a Bolt. If only he had bought one and.....
https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1101966_obama-visits-detroit-auto-show-checks-out-chevy-bolt-ev-electric-car


38 posted on 07/23/2021 9:57:15 PM PDT by minnesota_bound (I need more money. )
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5) Not getting rid of any of my ICE cars.

You don't seem to have a lot of faith in the EV technology as it currently stands.

39 posted on 07/24/2021 8:12:24 AM PDT by EVO X ( )
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“ You don’t seem to have a lot of faith in the EV technology as it currently stands.”

I believe I have an appropriate level of “faith” in EV tech. It certainly wouldn’t be my only vehicle.


40 posted on 07/24/2021 8:55:46 PM PDT by jdsteel ("A Republic, Madam, if you can keep it." Sorry Ben, looks like we blew it.)
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