I think it’s trying to say that the gasoline cars have no fuel in them when transported (thus less fire risk) versus the batteries which can still burn when “empty” (which I doubt they are)

At least the front didn’t fall off

I have, just many moons ago. I’ll take another read. Very pertinent

I don’t get it. It’s so strange.

Which book is this from?

On Saturday night, flood water from a burst river bank poured into the underpass, quickly trapping people in their cars and commuters on a bus.

Ya that’s nightmare material