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  • John H.
    Very Frequent User
    • April 30, 1984
    • 158

    Battery fires

    http://www.freep.com/article/20111111/BUSINESS0101/111111039/Chevrolet-Volt-catches-fire-weeks-after-crash-prompting-closer-look-safety?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE This is interesting as I had read in some electronic trade journals a while back that some Volts had caught fire at the proving grounds. The key word was "some". The article I read this in was discussing the various differences in the storage batteries that are being used and tested for these types of cars. Most interesting was the discussion that the battery in the Volt could not be charged more than 85% or serious problems could arise. The power storage systems have a long way to go.
  • Tom H.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • December 1, 1993
    • 3440

    #2
    Re: Battery fires

    Here's the link that works !

    Tom Hendricks
    Proud Member NCRS #23758
    NCM Founding Member # 1143
    Corvette Department Manager and
    Specialist for 27 years at BUDS Chevrolet.

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    • Michael G.
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • November 12, 2008
      • 2157

      #3
      Re: Battery fires

      This is how urban legends get started.....

      Before we go throwing stones, or implying that the charging system in the Volt is suspect, you need to read the article carefully. The car had been in a side impact accident test, then sat outside for several weeks after its battery had been punctured. Note carefully that GM recommends that Volts that have been damaged in accidents have their battery drained, this one had not.

      We park ours indoors every night, I'm not too worried.
      Mike




      1965 Black Ext / Silver Int. Coupe, L84 Duntov, French Lick, 2023 - Triple Diamond
      1965 Red Ext / White & Red Int. Conv. - 327/250 AC Regional Top Flight.

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      • Michael W.
        Expired
        • April 1, 1997
        • 4290

        #4
        Re: Battery fires

        And what's it got to do with 63-64 Corvettes?

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