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A few years ago I called 2021 the year the EVs burned<\/a>. But a quick review of last year\u2019s horror show of EV fire incidents suggests my assessment may have been premature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EV fires remind industry of associated risk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Teresa Moss<\/a> on January 5, 2024
Insurance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric vehicles (EVs) appear to have caused multiple fires at manufacturing factories in recent months, sparking a reminder about EV safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most recently, the Detroit Fire Department responded to a three-alarm fire involving lithium-ion batteries at General Motors\u2019 Factory Zero last month, according to Detroit Free Press<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur initial investigation indicates a forklift accidentally punctured a container with battery materials, causing the fire,\u201d Tara Stewart Kuhnen, GM spokeswoman, said in an email Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The newspaper also reported<\/a> another fire at the property in October that involved an autonomous electric car. It states the fire department\u2019s report mentions a battery fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Kuhnen told the newspaper that a non-battery-related component caused the second fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside Detroit, the Auburn Hills Fire Department responded to a November fire at Chrysler\u2019s Tech Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multiple media reports<\/a> say Chrysler\u2019s fire involved an EV as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026Read more: https:\/\/www.repairerdrivennews.com\/2024\/01\/05\/ev-fires-remind-industry-of-associated-risk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

There have been a lot of articles about EV fires in 2023;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Massive Problem\u2019: Sky News host criticises sudden EV fires<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Model 3 catches fire near Goulburn, as discarded MG battery destroys five cars at airport<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incident at Chinese EV battery plant: Fire during test run sparks safety fears<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric Vehicle Catches Fire in Middle of The Road, Causing Traffic Jam<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Battery Electric Cars a Day Catch Fire in China: The Most Involved Brands<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four die in Volkswagen EV fire after crash, fueling safety debate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why electric vehicles are being written off over minor battery damage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are a lot more where they came from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defenders of EVs claim gasoline vehicle fires are far more likely, though given a lot of gasoline vehicles on the road are quite old, I\u2019m not sure they are comparing like for like;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do electric cars pose a greater fire risk than petrol or diesel vehicles?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first in a series exploring the myths and realities surrounding EVs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jasper Jolly<\/a> @jjpjolly<\/a>Mon 20 Nov 2023 17.00 AEDT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

W<\/strong>hen a fire ripped through a car park at Luton airport last month it set off a round of speculation that an electric vehicle was to blame. The theory was quickly doused by the Bedfordshire fire service, which said the blaze appeared to have started in a diesel car<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet the rumour refused to be quelled, spreading on social media like, well, wildfire. Even when these stories are patiently debunked, they come back as zombie myths that refuse to die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric vehicles (EVs) will not deliver the environment<\/a> from damage but international climate forecasters agree they are a crucial part of the transition from fossil fuels<\/a>. The Guardian has spoken to experts and looked for hard data where possible to address some of the most common criticisms of electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAll the data shows that EVs are just much, much less likely to set on fire than their petrol equivalent,\u201d said Colin Walker, the head of transport at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit thinktank. \u201cThe many, many fires that you have for petrol or diesel cars just aren\u2019t reported.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026Read more: https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2023\/nov\/20\/do-electric-cars-pose-a-greater-fire-risk-than-petrol-or-diesel-vehicles<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, EV and gasoline fires are not equal. The Australian maritime authority in 2023 warned ferries about the danger of EVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DCV Safety Alert 02\/2023 \u2013 Risks Associated with the Carriage of Battery Electric Vehicles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risks involved with the carriage of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) on roll-on, roll-off (RORO) ferries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purpose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This safety alert provides guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with the carriage of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) on roll-on, roll-off (RORO) ferries, and how best to deal with these risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Risk assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As per Marine Order 504 (Certificates of operation and operation requirements) you must conduct a risk assessment for your vessel to ensure that risks arising from the carriage of BEVs are addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consideration must be given to the hazards arising from transporting BEVs and a vessel specific procedure developed for the prevention and mitigation of fire incidents involving BEVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New risks identified in relation to BEVs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some risks associated with BEV fires onboard DCVs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n