• eureka@aussie.zone
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    22 days ago

    I ask out of ignorance: is there much difference to how quick the ignition tends to be? I’ve seen lithium battery explosions from laptops but few (non-Hollywood) car explosions.

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      21 days ago

      Not a clue to be honest. My experience is all from turning up to deal with cars that are already well involved.

      Only thing I will say is that Hollywood car explosions are a myth. Fuel tanks will flare off, but don’t actually explode(with the exception of LPG in rare circumstances where the pressure relief fails). Tyres do explode, but aren’t a major hazard unless you’re within a metre or two of them when they do.