This spontaneous combustion happened in Hangzhou, China. It’s a pure electronic car from China auto manufacturer Zotype Auto. On January 26, 15 Electronic cars from Zotype officially went into service as taxicabs in Hangzhou. It’s the first time that Electronic car in China was put into commercial use. Before this accident Hangzhou totally had 30 electronic taxicabs in service.
The taxicab was on duty with tow passengers when the accident happen. Luckily no one was injure. The fire was put off in one hour and no doubt the car was completely destroy, only with the steel shell left. According to the driver, he saw back smoking from the rear of the car. He stopped and opened boot and found the smoke was leaked from the battery compartment. In just tow or three minutes the car was completely enclosed by wild flame.
The reason is still under investigation. After the accident, Hangzhou stop the service of all electronic taxicabs.
[Source:auto.huanqiu.com]
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