> it does concern electric vehicles (EVs), which are a significant part of the broader AI discourse.<p>made me laugh. i hope that was the intent.<p>Battery fires are nasty; Fire Departments are going to be dealing with more of them, EV cars or not. Exploding cell phones is not such a big deal anymore, but antiquated rechargeable tool and toy batteries are going to be causing fun in attics and odd corners for years.<p>There's a place in a nearby town that works with magnesium, they have a big storage shed full of it. Occasionally, this catches fire; and the local Fire Depts all gather round and watch the entire stockpile burn. Excellent training opportunity, what to do with a fire you <i>cannot put out</i>. Keep it from spreading, as far as you can.