Battery fires

[John H.]

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.]

Re: Battery fires

Here's the link that works !

http://www.freep.com/article/20111111/BUSINESS0101/111111039/Chevrolet-Volt-catches-fire-weeks-after-crash-prompting-closer-look-safety?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

[Michael G.]

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.

[Michael W.]

Re: Battery fires

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