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Vette Guy · 05-10-2023

The issue is lithium batteries. Similar to 1977CamaroZ28, a firefighter friend warned me about them as well. An accident involving a lithium battery vehicle isn't the same as a lead-acid battery. If the battery compartment is at all compromised, it's a big deal. It is very hard to put out, and can continue to reignite for hours depending on size. Even small lithium batteries can do a lot of damage as lithium fires emit intense heat, but the real danger is from the highly toxic smoke and fumes. A track's fire team may not be equipped to fight lithium fires, nor remove an electric car for hours after an accident. It shuts the track down.

No doubt in my mind that the announcement of the E-Ray ban hurt sales, and that a flurry of activity occurred to reverse their decision. I agree with Mikey that we'll see more track bans in the future, particularly as insurance company actuaries weigh the risk. You currently pay more car insurance for an EV than a gas powered vehicle.

https://www.consumerreports.org/mone...d-a6372607024/

https://mashable.com/article/tesla-e...-fire-reignite

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/n...near-fillmore/

https://nypost.com/2022/11/18/tesla-...vania-highway/

XfireZ51 · 05-10-2023

There are already LiIon batteries in use for ICE vehicles.
http://greenlifebattery.com/applications/automotive/

I am using one for my Honda VFR Interceptor. And of course Formula E vehicles are on tracks around the world.

05-10-2023	#11
Vette Guy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 651	Re: Better keep your C-4 ZR-1 and skip the E-Ray if you wish to race or show The issue is lithium batteries. Similar to 1977CamaroZ28, a firefighter friend warned me about them as well. An accident involving a lithium battery vehicle isn't the same as a lead-acid battery. If the battery compartment is at all compromised, it's a big deal. It is very hard to put out, and can continue to reignite for hours depending on size. Even small lithium batteries can do a lot of damage as lithium fires emit intense heat, but the real danger is from the highly toxic smoke and fumes. A track's fire team may not be equipped to fight lithium fires, nor remove an electric car for hours after an accident. It shuts the track down. No doubt in my mind that the announcement of the E-Ray ban hurt sales, and that a flurry of activity occurred to reverse their decision. I agree with Mikey that we'll see more track bans in the future, particularly as insurance company actuaries weigh the risk. You currently pay more car insurance for an EV than a gas powered vehicle. https://www.consumerreports.org/mone...d-a6372607024/ https://mashable.com/article/tesla-e...-fire-reignite https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/n...near-fillmore/ https://nypost.com/2022/11/18/tesla-...vania-highway/ __________________ Mark Horner President, ZR-1 Net Registry 91 ZR-1 #2016 95 ZR-1 #21 DRM-600, LPE 385

05-10-2023	#12
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,708	Re: Better keep your C-4 ZR-1 and skip the E-Ray if you wish to race or show There are already LiIon batteries in use for ICE vehicles. http://greenlifebattery.com/applications/automotive/ I am using one for my Honda VFR Interceptor. And of course Formula E vehicles are on tracks around the world. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX