It’s an incident far from our European regions, but it could set the stage for tougher access, charging and parking rules to come electric cars in underground parking lots.
A few days ago actually Hanoi, the capital of VietnamAND spectacular fire declared in the underground parking lot. According to the first rumors, electric motorcycle batteries were the cause of this disaster that caused 56 people diedeven if the authorities have not yet officially commented on the true circumstances.
Electric motorcycles cause fires
According to preliminary information, the first flame was noticed near the motorcycle parking lot located on the first floor. They then spread rapidly, creating a spectacular cloud of black smoke in the surrounding area. THE electric motorcycles and scooters are becoming more and more popular on the streets of the Vietnamese capital, which does not cause concern among the population.
After this tragic event, several owners of apartments, hotels and commercial buildings in Vietnam lost their lives prohibits the charging of electric vehicles in basements or underground parking lots. Some even terminated the leases of tenants who owned electric motorcycles.
Parking of electric cars in question?
A measure that could be generalized in Vietnam and probably affect other neighboring countries and even extend to the movement or simple parking of electric vehicles, be they two-wheelers or cars.
Indeed, after this accident discussions about fire safety large densely populated buildings have grown. At the origin of the concern, lithium batteries with which electric vehicles are equipped and which can cause accidental fires or accelerate their spread.
According to electric car users affected by the ban, parking lot owners did not offer them alternative solutions, but simply advised them to take the batteries home to charge them. Problem: Not all electric two-wheeler models have removable or transportable batteries.
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Source: Auto Plus
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