When Green Dreams Go Up in Smoke: The Great Lithium Truck Fiasco of I-15
13 hours ago Charles Rotter
Once upon a time in the magical land of California, a truck carrying the very essence of green dreams – lithium-ion batteries – decided to take a nap on the side of I-15. This wasn’t just any ordinary nap, mind you; it was a fiery, apocalyptic slumber that would go down in the annals of transportation history.
Now, let’s not forget that lithium-ion batteries are the darlings of the green movement. They’re supposed to be the answer to all our energy woes, powering everything from our electric cars to our smartphones. But, as the saying goes, “with great power comes great responsibility,” and in this case, the responsibility to not spontaneously combust on a major highway.
As the truck’s cargo decided to go full-on barbecue, the brave firefighters of San Bernardino County rushed to the scene, only to find themselves scratching their heads. You see, lithium-ion fires are a bit like that one friend who refuses to leave the party; they just keep going and going and going. Water is out of the question, as it only makes things worse. So, the firefighters had to stand back and watch the spectacle unfold, hoping that the batteries would eventually burn themselves out.
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