Universal rumored to be in talks with Elon Musk’s Boring Co.

[mkt]

Of course it’s statistically less likely since there are very few EV busses.

On a per-capita basis, pure BEVs are the least likely vehicles to catch fire, at fewer than about 25 fires per 100,000 vehicles sold.

Internal combustion engine cars are roughly 60 times more likely to catch fire, and hybrids/PHEVs are about 140 times more likely.

 

[Baron Von Capybara]

Statistically far less likely to happen than on an internal combustion bus

If they only run EV busses then statistically it is more likely that one will catch fire in the tunnel than a infernal combustion one

 

[JoeCamel]

Do we really want a re-do of the "we are all going to die in unimaginable ways on the buckets of death" thread that we had for this

Yes

 

[GimpYancIent]

On a per-capita basis, pure BEVs are the least likely vehicles to catch fire, at fewer than about 25 fires per 100,000 vehicles sold.

Internal combustion engine cars are roughly 60 times more likely to catch fire, and hybrids/PHEVs are about 140 times more likely.

Just readily available information: "Battery electric buses (BEBs) are widely regarded as a safe and sustainable alternative to internal combustion vehicles. However, the lithium-ion batteries that power them present safety risks. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the safety of battery electric buses, highlighting current challenges, relevant regulations and proposed solutions to enhance safety. There are significant shortcomings in the fire safety regulations for buses, especially concerning qualification methods for bus interiors. Enclosed spaces and structures represent the most critical risks for these transport systems. The presence of large vehicles, such as BEBs, in tunnels could increase the risk of transitioning from deflagration to detonation. Fires involving such vehicles produce more soot than fires from internal combustion engine buses (ICEBs) and have slightly higher toxicity levels. High-pressure water spraying systems are not yet an effective solution, as not all the heat is removed if the thermal runaway has already been triggered for several minutes, and their action remains largely limited to the outside of the battery pack." It's all in the details, the rest of the story.

 

[mkt]

If they only run EV busses then statistically it is more likely that one will catch fire in the tunnel than a infernal combustion one

I get it.

If I only eat taco bell, deviled eggs, and tequila, it is statistically more likely that the pants I wear will have a brown stain sooner rather than later.