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Separating fact from fiction about EV battery fires

Separating fact from fiction about EV battery fires

Update: 2024-11-16
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EV fires can be scary and challenging to fight. But they’re not as common as they may seem. Online misinformation and a lack of reliable data can contribute to misconceptions about what happens when an electric vehicle battery fire erupts – and even firefighters aren’t immune.

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Separating fact from fiction about EV battery fires

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