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Let’s talk EV battery fires.
The US Department of Transportation is hosting a half-day webinar about EV battery safety, in light of several high-profile incidents of deadly fires sparked by lithium-ion battery cells. The August 27th event, which is free to the public, will feature “representatives from DOT and other agencies and organizations will discuss EVs and fire safety topics related to lithium-ion batteries.” The webinar comes a few days after California firefighters had to dump hundreds of gallons of water on a burning Tesla Semi in order to cool the battery pack.
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