UPDATE IN VEGAS: A Cybertruck went up suddenly in flames up in front of Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.
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WATCH: Tesla Cybertruck catches fire near front entrance of Trump Tower in Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/9W1coTNKIo
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Cybertruck blew up in front of Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Those are our luggage by the door and that’s where we were when it happened. pic.twitter.com/KaVZXfGLNK
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CanyonAg77 said:
90% chance this is simply another Tesla fire, not intentional.
CanyonAg77 said:
90% chance this is simply another Tesla fire, not intentional.
Who?mikejones! said:CanyonAg77 said:
90% chance this is simply another Tesla fire, not intentional.
Hell of a coincidence
CanyonAg77 said:
90% chance this is simply another Tesla fire, not intentional.
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Tesla has also faced scrutiny over vehicle fires. However, electric vehicles (EVs) are generally less likely to catch fire than traditional gasoline-powered cars. Since 2014, there have allegedly been 83 fatalities linked to Tesla fires, and reports indicate 218 fire incidents involving Tesla vehicles between 2013 and early 2024.
Despite these incidents, Tesla vehicles still have a lower fire risk than cars with internal combustion engines.
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Several reasons a car might catch on fire include, but aren't limited to:
Severe oil leaks that cause the engine to lose so much oil it no longer has a safe amount and overheats.
Forgotten flammable materials under the car's hood, such as rags or paper towels used for cleaning.
Overheated brakes can cause tires and brake pads to catch on fire.
A lack of maintenance could cause rubber hoses and seals to wear out and leak flammable liquids.
Dangerous modifications, like cheap parts or careless labor, could result in disaster.
99.9% chanceCanyonAg77 said:
90% chance this is simply another Tesla fire, not intentional.
Rockdoc said:Who?mikejones! said:CanyonAg77 said:
90% chance this is simply another Tesla fire, not intentional.
Hell of a coincidence
Why is it a hell of a coincidence?
And the alternative that someone was both smart enough and persistent enough to track down a cyber truck, know where it was headed, booby trap it, and time a fire (implying remote detonation) seems more likely? You've seen too many spy movies.Who?mikejones! said:Rockdoc said:Who?mikejones! said:CanyonAg77 said:
90% chance this is simply another Tesla fire, not intentional.
Hell of a coincidence
Why is it a hell of a coincidence?
Have you sene the amount of hate spewed at musk and trump recently?
It would be a coincidence to have a cyber truck, perhaps the most recognizable musk product, end up on fire underneath a trump hotel porte-cochere.
CanyonAg77 said:
From your linkQuote:
Several reasons a car might catch on fire include, but aren't limited to:
Severe oil leaks that cause the engine to lose so much oil it no longer has a safe amount and overheats.
Forgotten flammable materials under the car's hood, such as rags or paper towels used for cleaning.
Overheated brakes can cause tires and brake pads to catch on fire.
A lack of maintenance could cause rubber hoses and seals to wear out and leak flammable liquids.
Dangerous modifications, like cheap parts or careless labor, could result in disaster.
So, basically, ICE vehicles catch fire because they are old, poorly maintained, and abused.
Teslas catch fire because it's an inherent risk of EVs
And it's worse, because an ICE fire can be contained and controlled, an EV fire, not so much
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However, electric vehicles (EVs) are generally less likely to catch fire than traditional gasoline-powered cars.
LOYAL AG said:CanyonAg77 said:
90% chance this is simply another Tesla fire, not intentional.
Don't mean to rain on your parade but EV in general and Tesla in particular are actually less likely than ICE cars to have non-crash related fires.
https://normantaylor.com/blog/which-cars-catch-fire-the-most/Quote:
Tesla has also faced scrutiny over vehicle fires. However, electric vehicles (EVs) are generally less likely to catch fire than traditional gasoline-powered cars. Since 2014, there have allegedly been 83 fatalities linked to Tesla fires, and reports indicate 218 fire incidents involving Tesla vehicles between 2013 and early 2024.
Despite these incidents, Tesla vehicles still have a lower fire risk than cars with internal combustion engines.
Dems accuse Elon of being the "shadow President."Rockdoc said:Who?mikejones! said:CanyonAg77 said:
90% chance this is simply another Tesla fire, not intentional.
Hell of a coincidence
Why is it a hell of a coincidence?
hsjnlssmith89 said:LOYAL AG said:CanyonAg77 said:
90% chance this is simply another Tesla fire, not intentional.
Don't mean to rain on your parade but EV in general and Tesla in particular are actually less likely than ICE cars to have non-crash related fires.
https://normantaylor.com/blog/which-cars-catch-fire-the-most/Quote:
Tesla has also faced scrutiny over vehicle fires. However, electric vehicles (EVs) are generally less likely to catch fire than traditional gasoline-powered cars. Since 2014, there have allegedly been 83 fatalities linked to Tesla fires, and reports indicate 218 fire incidents involving Tesla vehicles between 2013 and early 2024.
Despite these incidents, Tesla vehicles still have a lower fire risk than cars with internal combustion engines.
Can you run that stat as a percentage of EVs and ICE vehicles on the road? It might not look the same.
Jeeper79 said:And the alternative that someone was both smart enough and persistent enough to track down a cyber truck, know where it was headed, booby trap it, and time a fire (implying remote detonation) seems more likely? You've seen too many spy movies.Who?mikejones! said:Rockdoc said:Who?mikejones! said:CanyonAg77 said:
90% chance this is simply another Tesla fire, not intentional.
Hell of a coincidence
Why is it a hell of a coincidence?
Have you sene the amount of hate spewed at musk and trump recently?
It would be a coincidence to have a cyber truck, perhaps the most recognizable musk product, end up on fire underneath a trump hotel porte-cochere.
ETA The greatest property damage here is neither Musk nor Trump, but rather the person that owns the vehicle. Seems like an awfully inefficient way to send a message.
LOYAL AG said:hsjnlssmith89 said:LOYAL AG said:CanyonAg77 said:
90% chance this is simply another Tesla fire, not intentional.
Don't mean to rain on your parade but EV in general and Tesla in particular are actually less likely than ICE cars to have non-crash related fires.
https://normantaylor.com/blog/which-cars-catch-fire-the-most/Quote:
Tesla has also faced scrutiny over vehicle fires. However, electric vehicles (EVs) are generally less likely to catch fire than traditional gasoline-powered cars. Since 2014, there have allegedly been 83 fatalities linked to Tesla fires, and reports indicate 218 fire incidents involving Tesla vehicles between 2013 and early 2024.
Despite these incidents, Tesla vehicles still have a lower fire risk than cars with internal combustion engines.
Can you run that stat as a percentage of EVs and ICE vehicles on the road? It might not look the same.
No but you can. I cited a source that probably makes money on vehicle fires that says EV are generally less likely to be fire hazards. Feel free to find a source proving mine wrong.
Then you'll need a fake id and forged proof of insurance because they're going to have the renter's info. Major risk for the perpetrator.Who?mikejones! said:
You could just rent one on turo.
There are at least 25 for rent there right now.
LOYAL AG said:hsjnlssmith89 said:LOYAL AG said:CanyonAg77 said:
90% chance this is simply another Tesla fire, not intentional.
Don't mean to rain on your parade but EV in general and Tesla in particular are actually less likely than ICE cars to have non-crash related fires.
https://normantaylor.com/blog/which-cars-catch-fire-the-most/Quote:
Tesla has also faced scrutiny over vehicle fires. However, electric vehicles (EVs) are generally less likely to catch fire than traditional gasoline-powered cars. Since 2014, there have allegedly been 83 fatalities linked to Tesla fires, and reports indicate 218 fire incidents involving Tesla vehicles between 2013 and early 2024.
Despite these incidents, Tesla vehicles still have a lower fire risk than cars with internal combustion engines.
Can you run that stat as a percentage of EVs and ICE vehicles on the road? It might not look the same.
No but you can. I cited a source that probably makes money on vehicle fires that says EV are generally less likely to be fire hazards. Feel free to find a source proving mine wrong.
Who?mikejones! said:Jeeper79 said:And the alternative that someone was both smart enough and persistent enough to track down a cyber truck, know where it was headed, booby trap it, and time a fire (implying remote detonation) seems more likely? You've seen too many spy movies.Who?mikejones! said:Rockdoc said:Who?mikejones! said:CanyonAg77 said:
90% chance this is simply another Tesla fire, not intentional.
Hell of a coincidence
Why is it a hell of a coincidence?
Have you sene the amount of hate spewed at musk and trump recently?
It would be a coincidence to have a cyber truck, perhaps the most recognizable musk product, end up on fire underneath a trump hotel porte-cochere.
ETA The greatest property damage here is neither Musk nor Trump, but rather the person that owns the vehicle. Seems like an awfully inefficient way to send a message.
Better than lighting oneself on fire, which we saw at least twice in 2024.
And people who'd do such are thing are already deluded beyond reasonable actions
