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>literally a bomb chamber

EVs have airbags too, which are also pointed at your face.

If by a "bomb chamber" you mean the engine cylinders, I'm not an expert, but many people say that burning fuel is technically "deflagration" or rapid burning, and if fuel explodes whether in the engine or elsewhere that is abnormal. Also see: detonation.

Apart from that, when engines blow up real good, isn't it usually at some time other than when they are turned off or idling as a mechanic looks under the hood?

I'm not saying they can't be dangerous, but there are some qualifications that mitigate the comparison to high voltage, I think.




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