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Old 02-05-2024, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 View Post
Please post two articles about lithium golf carts spontaneously catching fire. I have seen two articles about gas carts catching fire in the Villages in just the last year. It seems like gas carts are more dangerous than lithium.
Hiya Bill,

I'll take this one for you Steve.

Canyon Lake July 2023 The Friday Flyer | Fire Department issues golf cart lithium-ion battery warnings

Jacksonville June 2023 Business owner says lithium batteries are safe, despite fires | firstcoastnews.com

I'm not sure what you mean by 'spontaneously', in the Jacksonville article there is speculation about possible causes, & in the Canyon Lake they are pointing at charging overnight, but also throw the word 'retrofit' around & then speculate on other possible causes. ie: only use OEM equipment, carefully follow instructions, inspect battery for damage, don't charge past full, don't keep near flammable items, don't charge while sleeping, keep in an optimal temperature environment, & so on.