Originally Posted by
cvg2iln
Drug testing isn't relevant , neither are bullets fired into batteries.
I disagree, whatever is the cause of the fire, the batteries in the 787 have proven they are prone to catching and sustaining a dangerous and highly uncontrollable fire. Putting the batteries in a steel box hasn't changed that.
Elon Musk (of Tesla fame) has invented state of the art battery technology and has knowledge/know how to help Boeing create batteries that would not sustain a fire under any circumstances, and they knocked back his offer of help.
Seems Boeing suffer from "Not invented here" syndrome, and has compromised the safety of its aircraft as a result.