Batteries good – except, when they are not

[Yoused]

A ship set out from Germany with several thousand fancy cars, bound for the US. Then,

Lithium-ion batteries are fueling the fire on a burning cargo ship full of Porsches

A ship full of burning luxury cars highlights the fire risks of lithium-ion batteries.

qz.com

something bad happened. They are not sure how it started, but the crew, as they should have, scarpered off, leaving this now-flying-dutchman to drift and smolder. Looks like it will be a total loss.

 

[fooferdoggie]

rich people problems.

 

[Herdfan]

rich people problems.

The end result may be, but it could quickly become an "us" problem if those things start catching fire on planes.

 

[DT]

rich people problems.

While there were some exotics and higher end vehicles, it also contained a number of lower priced VW vehicles like the Golf, which could be for a family and maybe their first new car purchase.

My point: while it's easy (and maybe fun) to say FU to people buying a Lamborghini, the story is slightly more complex.

 

[tobefirst]

Nuance? I've never seen that on the internet.