A few days ago everyone should be aware of the LanTu FREE catching fire incident. A netizen posted on the LanTu APP stating that the car caught fire not due to the battery or charging, but due to flammable items placed inside the vehicle.
Actually, I watched the video of the open flames, and from the car itself, it only suffered partial damage. The overall damage to the car is not severe, and even the paint is still shiny, and the wheels and tires are undamaged. Generally, when a battery catches fire, it is not burned this way. Basically, the car will be burned out in two or three minutes, and there may also be battery explosions. However, the situation with LanTu is different. Firefighters directly used water to extinguish the flames, the appearance of the vehicle was partially damaged, the battery pack was intact, and there were no casualties or property losses. All indications show that the cause of the fire was not due to the battery, and furthermore, it was not a spontaneous combustion accident.
Of course, in addition to initially ruling out the battery as the cause of the fire, I believe that the attitude of LanTu in handling the situation was excellent! First, they promptly established an investigation team, jointly conducted an investigation with suppliers and relevant departments, and then immediately reassured users, provided detailed transportation and travel alternatives, and made preliminary information responses to the public. This approach is much more generous than other cover-up methods.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and I hope that a comprehensive conclusion can be reached. After all, we still have confidence in the car manufacturing national team. They can’t have such a problem, and it doesn’t seem like a battery problem either! Waiting for the authoritative release~
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