{"id":1959579,"date":"2023-06-28T17:01:01","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T21:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/researcher-dead-after-experimental-hybrid-electric-car-explodes-while-driving\/"},"modified":"2023-06-28T17:03:45","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T21:03:45","slug":"researcher-dead-after-experimental-hybrid-electric-car-explodes-while-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/researcher-dead-after-experimental-hybrid-electric-car-explodes-while-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Researcher killed in explosion of experimental hybrid electric car during drive."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fresearcher-dead-after-experimental-hybrid-electric-car-explodes-while-driving%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1959579&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Tragic Incident in Naples: Experimental Hybrid Electric Car Explodes<\/h2>\n<p>In a tragic incident in Naples, Italy, a fatal explosion occurred involving an experimental hybrid electric car.<\/p>\n<p>The vehicle was a Volkswagen Polo, a prototype used as part of a project called \u201cLife-Save,\u201d testing the possibility of combining an electric motor with batteries powered by solar panels in cars, a translated version of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.today.it\/cronaca\/maria-vittoria-prati-cnr-morta-esplosione-auto.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Today Chronicle<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p>According to a report from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/hybrid-car-explosion-italy-passengers-dead-injured-1809314?amp=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsweek<\/a>, the tragic accident claimed the life of researcher Maria Vittoria Prati and left trainee student Fulvio Filace with severe burns.<\/p>\n<p>Both individuals were associated with the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche research institute and were traveling on the Naples ring road when the explosion took place.<\/p>\n<p>Following the blast, the victims were rushed to the Antonio Cardarelli Hospital in critical condition.<\/p>\n<p>Tragically, Maria Vittoria Prati succumbed to her injuries \u2014 burns that covered 90 percent of her body \u2014 on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-eugene-mclaurin-facing-federal-charges-in-chicago-shooting\/\" title=\"Police: Eugene McLaurin facing federal charges in Chicago shooting\">car involved<\/a> in this incident was part of an ongoing research project on engine hybridization, undertaken by the Motor Institute of the CNR in collaboration with the University of Salerno.<\/p>\n<p>Some have theorized that the explosion was due to some type of flammable material contained in the cylinders igniting; however, that has not been confirmed at this time.<\/p>\n<p>Although the exact cause of the explosion has yet to be determined, hybrid and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bmw-sells-13-fewer-cars-in-h1-2022\/\" title=\"BMW sells 13% fewer cars in H1 2022\">fully electric vehicles<\/a> have faced safety concerns in the past, including instances of fires and explosions.<\/p>\n<p>Such incidents have been observed with electric and hybrid cars, including certain Tesla models.<\/p>\n<p>The incidents are becoming so common that some shipping companies are refusing to transport electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>The dangers associated with EVs have also led to some governments taking actions to protect the public. It was reported last year that a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/researcher-dead-after-experimental-hybrid-electric-car-explodes-while-driving\/\" title=\"Researcher killed in explosion of experimental hybrid electric car during drive.\">state-owned public transport operator<\/a> in Paris, France, the R\u00e9gie Autonome des Transports Parisiens, pulled out 149 electric buses from its fleet after two of them spontaneously exploded within the same month.<\/p>\n<p>The Public Prosecutor of Naples has initiated an investigation to shed light on the circumstances surrounding Friday\u2019s explosion, Newsweek reported.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Fabio Corsaro, cousin of Filace, expressed gratitude for the support provided by the medical team and questioned the decision to expose a trainee about to graduate in mechanical engineering to potential risks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI believe it is essential that it be clarified why a trainee close to graduation had been designated for that position to transport evidently dangerous material together with a researcher. What is the added value for an internship offered by such an activity remains a mystery,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Corsaro emphasized the need for a comprehensive understanding of the incident and its implications, as it remains a tragic event that has disrupted the dreams and aspirations of a young individual.<\/p>\n<p>While disasters like these are disheartening, they serve as reminders of the challenges that come with new technology and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/researcher-dead-experimental-hybrid-electric-car-explodes-driving\/\">Researcher Dead After Experimental Hybrid Electric Car Explodes While Driving<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Naples, Italy, a devastating explosion took place involving a Volkswagen Polo, an experimental hybrid electric car. 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