Why Tesla's electric cars can burn hours after a crash

In a car crash, things can get fiery quickly — it doesn't matter if you're driving a Tesla Model X electric car or a traditional gas-fueled Honda Civic.  That's what happened in a fatal crash in Florida over the weekend. A man speeding in a Tesla Model S lost control and drove into the median and some trees. His car burst into flames, and he died.  In an email statement, a Tesla spokesperson said, "We are deeply saddened by this accident and our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tr...