I drive E-buses with their 600v batteries here in Brisbane Aust. We've been instructed not to allow electric scooters and skateboards on buses because of the 'potential fire hazard'. Go figure.....

There's now a problem with garbage trucks catching fire from discarded batteries in computers, phones, power tools, UPS units, etcetera when the compactor crunches them. They call them "Hot Loads"! 10 trucks have been destroyed in one part of Florida. There must be hundreds nationally.

There’s an additional concern: firefighters can drag an electric bike to an area where it can burn itself out over a few days. Much harder to do that with a 6,000 lb. EV.

An e-bike went into thermal runaway in a subway car last (edit, December) in Toronto. No injuries but it trashed the car!

There's no way the grid will support 500_000 charging stations.

So, it's okay if an electric car battery explodes and causes a fire but not a small bike? Scotty is right, it makes no sense.

Remember a few years back those electric hoverboards were starting on fire, too.

You know what keeps me coming back to Scotty's videos? It's the inset photos of the "laughing animals" when Scotty laughs. They are hysterical. 😆

People are charging eBikes in their apartments or ground floor shops. If the eBike catches fire it can burn the whole building down.

oh, imagine the carbon emission from those batteries on fire.

The stock market is completely manipulated. Agree 100% with ya' Scotty!!

What they aren’t saying is that most of these fires are caused by STOLEN BIKES being charged by people that don’t have the OEM charger and can’t get a new one (bike receipt required to buy another charger) so you have these thieves jerry-rigging a charger and causing the fire.

Does anyone else on the planet have as much fun as Scotty? I doubt it!

This is the most accurate & honest place on the web or any other place to get the news.Way to go,Scotty ! This is the king of car repair videos & hard rockin’ journalism. Rock on !

Replacement car batteries: ACDelco. I’ve had 2 in different vehicles last 11 years each! Replaced them with similar ACDelcos. When I was a youth, I would expect a battery to last 6 years. ACDelcos far exceeds that. As long as your vehicle’s charging system is healthy, you can count on it. (I just count on when the 11 years are up… 😁)

Regarding Chinese batteries: I am a retired firefighter, and I can tell you something about Chinese batteries and power supplies. Not long before I retired (as Chief of my department) we fought a house fire on Christmas Day. After we extinguished the fire we routinely did a "Cause and Origin" investigation. Here is what we discovered. The older couple who lived in the house were given, as a gift from one of their kids, one of those video picture frames that were popular at the time. Their kid who gave them the gift had pre-loaded it with pictures of the grand kids, so it was ready for hanging on the wall, which they did. The next day, Christmas Day, the homeowners had been invited to a Christmas Dinner at the facility where the wife worked. While they were gone, one of their neighbors smelled smoke and looked around, and noticed smoke coming out of the couples' house, and so called the Fire Department. We were able to confine the fire to the living room and kitchen, but the rest of the home was pretty much destroyed by smoke damage and damage to the wiring. The cause and origin of the fire was actually easy to determine, as the charring of the wall surface made a 'V' shape poining right to where the video picture frame had been hung, and extended upwards from there to the ceiling where it then spread. The homeowner identified that location as where he had hung the video picture frame. Through the nationwide fire reporting system, eventually a sufficient frequency of these thing causing fires had been compiled, such that all participating fire departments throughout the country were informed in a periodical bulletin that the NFPA put out. Anyway, what was discovered was that the Chinese had been marketing portable video units, about the size of a tablet computer. These were popular with people who, say, were going on a road trip with their small children and could put a cartoon or kid-oriented CD in the thing and keep the kids occupied during a long drive. But keep in mind that the power supply and battery in the video unit, when used to play a video, would only be "on" for an hour or so. That was what the service of the electronics were designed for. But they got the idea to dumb the units down, and to make them into video picture frames. But in that application they were now "on" for 24/7! The power supply would then overheat and start fires. Now back to EVs: The insidious thing about E-Bicycles is that people tend to charge them by bringing them inside the house to charge them. An electric car often is charged outside, where a fire due to some defect might not be as dangerous, as the car might be parked outside in the driveway during charging instead of inside the house.

I drive a ford excursion v10. I always get funny looks from EV drivers but little do they know my truck will still be running in 10 years and their “new” car won’t lol

Love your common sense videos, keep it up Scotty.

Why does it seem like everywhere Scotty goes things start falling into the ocean😂

You can't even safely get rid of the batteries

Ill die before Ill EVER buy an electric car

I replaced Battery in my 2016 Chrysler 200C AWD with Mopar Battery few years ago. Went to Chrysler dealership. The original Battery in car last 5 years. Scott I do not like autozone parts either, always get Mopar parts much better quality.

Where in California did you go that there’s no gas stations? I literally drive by 20 different gas stations everyday to work lol

Glad to have you in our neck of the neigh hood. Sacramento, CA... Thank you for your videos, :-)

I am in California and I have four gas stations within a mile of my house.

Scotty... what do you eat? I cant help but smile from your upbeat none stop energy. Loved watching your videos... even when you go on a rant lol I always watch your vids to the end👍

Think of all the parking garages we have under apartment and office buildings. It's only a matter of time before one of these garages, and the building above it, is destroyed by fire. Most garages are built to survive a gasoline fire, but a burning lithium ion battery will burn right through the floor. Even if the fire starts in a non-electric car, once it spreads to an electric car, the fire will be almost impossible to extinguish. I wouldn't want to spend much time in a building with a garage in the basement if it allows electric cars.

Scotty, There is a lot I 10:39 could say - but I simply love your commentary ! You are great !!! Have learned so much from you. Thank you so much 😊 Ward

Smokey the Bear says "Only YOU can prevent Battery Fires!"

Toyota is starting to use CATL batteries (chinese). A little concerned about quality since they were using Panasonic built batteries for the last 20+ years.

@4:47 As a native Angeleno born in Torrance, CA, I couldn't have said it better myself.

Yep. Bought a new battery for the old 'Bird at Walmart last week. $74 out the door.

A dangerous Tesla with cameras everywhere is a snuff film waiting to happen.

Good thing TSLA is not a “just” car company. Anything that drops the price right now is a blessing.

Those battery fires are why they are pushing the LiFePo4 batteries. 60% less capacity (when compared to the top tesla 4680 cells @ 296wh/kg vs 120wh/kg in the top LiFePo4) but it doesnt allow thermal runaway and it can be charged 7000+ times vs 1000-1500 for the lithium ion. (edit) oh and LiFePo4 can function down to -4F and up to 140F without loss of performance or damage to the battery.

Great point Scotty, had similar idea. Lived in Las Vegas awhile and did wonder why, they had not incorportated the stock market into a betting device like Sports booking of sorts. Easily could make short term bets, etc.

Thanks Scotty!

Every time I see someone driving a Tesla I think more money than brains

What makes me laugh is the "Ultra Low Emission Zones" in and around London. Only electric vehicles are allowed in (without having to pay a fine). Those things pollute the air way more than a hydrocarbon fuelled vehicle when they spontaneously combust.

In my recent experience, Interstate batteries are no better. After the last Interstate battery failure (my third), I switched to our local NAPA dealer. That was three years ago and no issues.

Collab interview with Louis Rossman next? 😂

the peoples republic of New York is so screwed up

These parts stores stock too many of the same batteries, every month that battery sits there it's passing on, garages only stock a half dozen for a reason. I worked for a distributor in the 80's when garages had pumps we filled, charged, then stamped the date with a hot iron when we delivered it to extend the shelf life. Look for the pressed numbers around the posts.

I read that Toyota sells smaller hybrids in Europe that get 75 mpg. I think Yaris was offered as a hybrid. Some claim they got as much as 80 mpg. I prefer a small hybrid to an EV

These videos are absolutely hilariously informative! 🤣👍🏼

Hi Scotty, I am seriously considering replacing the factory original battery on my 2014 VW Golf TDI. should I buy a replacement or stay with this reliable battery?

Great commentary!

We don't need EVs on our roads. The whole EV thing is just a bad idea.

What's going to happen to parking garages when their all full of EV's and 1 car starts on fire?

@3:13 97% operational, please realize that is ridiculously low for something people will depend on. People will stranded in middle of nowhere 3% of the times the travel! Who likes a car that every 34th ride will break down due to not able to charge when you travel outside of city? Where distance to the next charger is too far on a empty battery.

I live in southern California, 20 minutes from downtown LA without traffic, and me and my extended family drive gas vehicles (Toyota's) and so far there are still plenty of gas stations.

Ask yourself ... Just who owns the locations where they are going to put these charging stations?

The idiocy of "climate change" compounded by the idiocy of EVs.

Batteries: yes I have had a couple of crappy ones recently. Interstate has refused to exchange one 1 yo. How about swithing to AGM? I drive and test it regularly and use a trickle charger if not driving enough. Hope to have the patience to do this for another year😂

6:24 i changed my car battery at 6 yrs, even though the battery guy (tested it) said it was still ok for another yr or 2. Proactive maintenance

Funny to see Scotty mention the cheap Chinese electric bikes since he has promoted more than a couple of them on his channel!

NY should focus on actually upholding the law

They can barely keep the power on when everyone turns on the AC during a heat wave. Now they will be turning on the AC and plugging in their cars?

I heard charging four cars.... would use as much power as powering a Walmart for a day.

Don't forget, your electric tank gets smaller with every charge. Thus decreasing your range.

Well, Shell is also building gas stations. I don’t know how many and I don’t know the reason for shutting down 1000 stations. Maybe high crime areas where every other business is fleeing. Also, California has plenty of natural resources, including gas and refinery capacity, but Sacramento government chooses not to develop it. Just like our perpetual water crisis because 50% of the rainwater goes out to the ocean and isn’t stored properly. High gasoline prices, high water prices high blinking everything.

Went to Western Isles, Scotland last year, planning to take ferry to Raasay. Electric ferry had battery issues and was out of action for about a week, back-up ferry was in Glasgow, a days sail away! Took crossing on inflatable.

We have a Tesla and a Sorento PHEV... in Florida. No issues with charging on the road. So far...

Aww come on Scotty, they are at least on their way with 7 to the credit of that 500,000. If they keep up with that ratio, they will have all 500,000 installed in 71.5 years. I don't think that you or I will be around to see it though. 🤣🤣

Pretty sure people were saying the same thing when the gasoline car came out.... No gas stations, they catch on fire and breakdown. Why when you can have a horse! 😂

Only goes to prove those bike and scooter companies aren’t greasing the palms of enough legislators in NY State.

Thanks for sharing.

I remember driving 80 miles in Texas and not being able to find a gas station. That was about the max range my bike had. You can always find anecdotal evidence for almost any point you want to make.

It became difficult to get rid if the old big heavy box television sets when they quit making them and everyone started buying flat screens. You couldnt give them away, had to pay some place to "recycle" them. I could see people having the same issue in a few years with their EVs

Autozone sold me a bad ignition coil and it went bad after a week. I tried to take it back and they told me they don’t refund used parts. I will never order from them again.

I didn't follow the part about only 7 stations.. but then you said there were 28 just in NY? I definitely know there are some in other states too. So i think more than 7 of course, but you still have to go there and sit for 1/2 hour at least to charge. I don't see how that's doable for people on the road or with time constraints. But you identify one of the most glaring problems with our economy in general - it's very IMPULSIVE.

This is what I've been saying about ICE vs. EV. Once they start getting rid of the gas stations you can't just "keep your F-150 forever". And it doesn't have to be the government closing them down. Once gas stations are no longer profitable they will all go away fast.

There is not enough rare earths to make there ev dream happen not only that but the amount of gas and oil used by the machines that mine and refine the rare earths would have to 10x production and whats that do to the environment they say they are trying to save , any body that can think with half a brain has to be able to figure this whole idea is completely illogical

The copper scrappers are going to go crazy. They're already attacking these stations in other countries.

Your good Karma of sharing knowledge has shielded you from disasters. In other words, when you do God's work, God protects you. Keep up the good work.

What part of California? I'm in California, and there is plenty of gas stations. I'm curious 🤔

There's nothing wrong with an electric car. It's the battery technology that just isn't ready yet. We need a revolutionary groundbreaking power source that can run these cars for 6 months or better. Something the size of a shoebox would be wonderful. Of course, I'm just a dreamer.

OMG That's awesome, I burst out laughing when you said, "the stock market should be moved to Lost Wages(Las Vegas)."

This is good talking points .

I think they built about 500,000 in my state. There are new ones every time I go anywhere.

Scottie. Not really. It depends. Old GMs were bad. Teslas? Not so much. But gasoline cars can also fire up.

My mate just got rid of his plug in hybrid for a V8. Because it was a pain in the arse to charge.

Even Triple-A Napa batteries barely hold a charge after the first year, but they do honor their warranty if you kept the receipt.

I just bought an Engwe engine pro 750w 1000w peak and I live on long Island Ny...from my cold dead hands😑🤲

I live in northern CA plenty of gas stations

Even the small bike batteries are very dangerous when the bikes are stored inside. Many apt. fires in NYC start some significant fires.

I'm in Pennsylvania I have never seen a changing stations.

Guessing you didn't go for the DJT stock. lol

THANK YOU SCOTTY, YOU ARE VERY APPRECIATED FOR ALL YOUR HONEST HELP🙏

What part of California you went to where there were no gastations? They are everywhere, sometimes one on every corner at an intersection.

5:09 There are only three manufacturers of car batteries. Buy from Wal-Mart, or Costco. Johnson Controls or Deka. I get 6 years out of batteries here in NY. Even boat batteries (starting and deep cycle). Exide stinks IMO.

U Rock, u put common sense in any issue with cars and practical economical things about cars and industries👍💰👍

Just think about the talk that was goin on about electric big rigs and imagine the load it'd be carrying if it was flammable, Jesus Christ what is the world coming to, people need to really pull they're head out of they're asses, and make these new vehicles non existent

I respect you. Could you please quote the information next time. I couldnt find a credible news. I am not supporting any side on EV vs GAS debate. But facts are must.

I'm in Cali, they're building new gas stations in SoCal all the time, like it's a competition or something 😂

Go check out one of the Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries. If it works half as good as a Lithium ion battery it is so light it wont matter. I thought the case was empty. Anyone buy one yet Batteries Plus has them for motorcycles and not as expensive as ion.

It's greener to ride your bike by self propulsion with your own legs than a battery electric bike.

Sodium Ion and Iron Air batteries will replace the lithium batteries we use today. I do believe in incentivizing the development of technology and supply chains for EV's, but not making them mandatory until they are capable of replacing ICE vehicles without major caveats. I live in Wisconsin and installing solar on my home would pay for itself in 7 years and turn a profit after that. I would get a one for one exchange with the electric company for the energy I produce. The batteries I don't trust. I would not install a lithium battery bank anywhere that cannot withstand it starting on fire without burning down my house. I would not want to drive around with one strapped underneath me. That's way worse than a tank of gasoline.

If an electric vehicle is plugged into the charge station and say someone comes up to you wanting to take your vehicle or rob you, can the vehicle even turn on and drive away with it plugged in? Or do you first have to get out and unplug then begin the start up process of driving away. This seems very dangerous if true .

7:58 Like Dogbert: "HAVEN'T I BEEN SAYING THIS?!"