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More likely to burn hotter and for way longer, but maybe not more...
Nah... https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306261922017548
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The characteristics of BEV fires is comparable with those of conventional passenger cars.
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The new combustibles in the battery pack make a minor contribution to the whole magnitude of BEV fires.
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The jet flame, caused by thermal runaway, accelerates the fire spread to other combustibles of BEVs.
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The uncertainties, induced from unforeseen thermal runaway and reignition, make a major risk to first responders.