A recent viral video showed heavy fire damage on a Proton X90 but it was not caused by the 48V battery within the SUV’s hybrid system according to the automaker.
has made its way online and became viral instantly. Many netizens immediately began to wonder whether the fire was caused by the vehicle’s hybrid system.. For starters, the automaker has confirmed the incident is already under investigation and the vehicle that was shown in the video is already with the company.
However, Proton said that the 48V lithium-ion battery within the X90’s Electric Motor Synergy hybrid system did not cause any explosion to the vehicle. The automaker is currently working with relevant authorities to help find the cause behind the incident. The 48V EMS inside the X90 is designed to deliver up to 10% quicker acceleration than the X70 from a standing start. The mild hybrid system also helps the SUV achieve up to 15% quicker acceleration during overtaking.
To help improve the X90’s fuel consumption, the EMS also comes with an automatic engine start-stop feature that turns off the engine when the SUV is not in motion or travelling at under 15km/h. Together with its 1.5L turbocharged three-cylinder engine, the SUV has a combined output of 187hp and 300Nm of torque.
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