Mitsui O.S.K. Lines files suit against Volkswagen (Porsche) over Porsche Taycan battery triggering fire

Posted: Posted:March 6, 2024

EV battery safety concerns and need for industry-wide measures highlighted

It has been reported that Volkswagen is facing a lawsuit alleging that the batteries in Porsche's electric cars (namely the Taycan) caused a fire on a cargo ship in 2022.

This is a story about Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' Felicity Ace, a car carrier that carried thousands of vehicles.

As a result of the investigation, it was pointed out that the cause of the Felicity Ace sinking was the battery of the Porsche Taycan, and the plaintiffs argued that Porsche failed to ensure the safety of the electric vehicle battery during transportation. Claim.

The court alleges that Volkswagen did not adequately address the known risks associated with lithium-ion batteries.

The incident at Felicity Ace has raised concerns about the safety of electric vehicle batteries, and the importance of battery certification and strict safety standards is increasing.

However, the dangers of lithium-ion batteries in transportation and other applications remain a major issue for the industry.

This lawsuit is said not only to be an important issue for VW and Porsche, but also to serve as an important wake-up call for the entire automobile industry.

In any case, it's a shame that the Taycan was identified as the cause of Felicity Ace (of course, it's still bad no matter what the cause is), and it's a big deal for VW/Porsche. Although it is certain that this will be a loss, I hope that this will lead to safer EV vehicle transportation in the future.

Source:Volkswagen Sued Over Porsche EV Battery Allegedly Sparking Cargo Ship Fire

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リュック says:

2024年3月9日 at 11:15 AM

Mr. Rika

If an electric car catches fire, how is it good for the environment?
That's a big problem, I'd say.

The next challenge will be how to transport the new Macan to Japan.

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- Rika (911supercars.com) says:
  
  2024年3月9日 at 2:06 PM
  
  Mr. Luc
  Thank you for your comment (I also understand that you may delete your comment in the middle ^^).
  
  However, I have also heard that electric cars cannot be parked in underground parking lots in Germany, although it is not a ship.
  
  I don't think it has been conclusively concluded that the fire occurred in the Taycan (the Taycan was the only EV on board this ship), but other companies' EVs also had fire problems. Considering this, it seems likely that the conditions and prices for EV transportation will further increase in the future.
  
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michiaki5150 says:

2024年3月9日 at 3:25 PM

It reminds me of that.
From the beginning, it was said that shipments from EV batteries were likely to occur, but it would be difficult to name and specify the model of the vehicle.
I remember that many cars sank into the sea, including rare cars such as the Aventa, which were produced in small numbers.
Above all, it is sad that the Porsches that were painstakingly made in Germany could not reach their owners.
We are fortunate that no lives were lost, but even if covered by insurance, the amount of damage would be mind-boggling, and it may add even more blow to the current headwinds for EVs. .
Personally, when I drove the Taycan, I felt an answer to my question, ``What is the car of the future?'' To be honest, I also wanted to ``want it!'', but I feel like we are in a transition period for liquid batteries.
Even so, I miss the days of tracking. It's a mania.

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- Rika (911supercars.com) says:
  
  2024年3月12日 at 6:28 PM
  
  michiaki5150
  Hello. Actually, it seems that the name of the car has not been announced yet, but it is said to be a ``Porsche EV'', so the only one on board this ship was the Taycan...
  
  I also think that the Taycan itself is a wonderful EV vehicle created by Porsche, but it is true that there are various difficulties (charging infrastructure, transportation/management, etc.)Personally, I think it is difficult due to the size and weight. There's also the parking lot issue.
  
  I really miss the days of tracking ships ^^ I was also very happy to find out that there are enthusiasts all over Japan chasing their own ships! I have a lot of fellow enthusiasts (lol)
  
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カート好きの還暦 says:

2024年3月15日 at 1:22 PM

Hello!

Even in Japan, EV cannot be carried on ferries.
Eventually, underground parking lots and multi-story parking lots will be out, just like in Germany. My friend has already been turned down for 3D.
Porsche and Audi's recalls are due to a lack of sealant, which could lead to a fire if the batteries were not sealed properly and moisture got in. Furthermore, if a fire ignites, fire extinguishing foam cannot be used and the only option is to extinguish it with large amounts of water. This is the reason why Tesla donated several EV fire engines.

New technologies must be overcome and established one by one, but there are many aspects of EVs that are viewed too optimistically.

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- Rika (911supercars.com) says:
  
  2024年3月15日 at 8:19 PM
  
  60th birthday who likes carts
  It seems that there are many multi-story parking lots that are out due to the weight of the vehicle. Furthermore, if underground parking lots were to fail, it would become difficult to sell EV cars in Japan.
  
  If an EV car ignites, can a large amount of water be used to extinguish it? ! I did not know! ! I was thinking that I had to burn it down completely.
  
  However, I think that "a large amount of water" is something that can be easily prepared at once, so in reality, it seems that it will be difficult to digest EV... (tears). Elon (Tesla), I didn't know that you were donating a fire truck! !
  
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カート好きの還暦 says:

2024年3月16日 at 12:12 PM

Hello!

My friend had a three-dimensional vehicle rejection for his Nissan Leaf, and it was displayed as NG for EVs when the weight limit was 2.5 tons. As for the weight, most of the three-dimensional models have an overall width of 1.9m, which is difficult even for M3. By the way, my friend uses a Tesla
The above is based on the assumption that the car will be transported to Japan, so it would be difficult if we had to transport it in the first place.

It is unclear whether the donation was motivated by an accident in which he rear-ended a fire truck while on autopilot. Tesla's autopilot was a selling point more than EV, but it has not evolved and is also difficult in terms of ADAS. However, Porsche and BMW are the same, and Lexus now has the highest ADAS rating.

If an EV catches fire, will it be burned down?
Even in reality, lithium ions burn at 800 degrees, so firefighting efforts are still necessary.
You'll get angry if you don't do anything.

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- Rika (911supercars.com) says:
  
  2024年3月16日 at 9:58 PM
  
  60th birthday who likes carts
  Good evening ~.
  
  Even if it didn't fall under the weight limit, EVs were no longer allowed. Regarding underground parking, the first thing that came to mind for me was Porsche's cool charging station built in the basement of Porsche's headquarters in Toranomon (lol).
  
  Depending on the Porsche center, as a precaution against a Taycan etc. catching fire, the place where it is maintained is closed with a fireproof shutter = in case of an emergency, only the Taycan will burn out, so it is difficult to extinguish the fire. I also thought that it would be difficult.
  
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