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OKIsItJustMe

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4. Well, yes, that was my point. Perception, based on sensationalism, is not reality.

Reply to justaprogressive (Reply #3)

Sat Jul 11, 2026, 02:32 PM

11 hrs ago

Gas tanks do explode (I saw it happen) however, the typical Hollywood scenario (sometimes with the explosion occurring with the car still in the air) is not reality.

Likewise, exploding EV batteries are rarer (statistically) than exploding gas tanks. (It happens, but rarely.) I suspect as the EV fleet ages the rate of fires due to electrical faults may increase, but, on the other hand, newer batteries are less flammable.

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Well, yes, that was my point. Perception, based on sensationalism, is not reality. OKIsItJustMe 11 hrs ago #4