News / Auto industry slammed for 'blasé approach' to danger of EV fires on ferries

Felicity Ace on fire last year

24/02/2023

Ocean safety agencies have criticised the automobile and battery industries, claiming manufacturers are not taking the safety issues involved in moving electric vehicles (EVs) seriously enough.

The criticisms come as fears grow that an EV fire on board a ro-ro ferry would pose more serious challenges ...

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