Viral videos of EVs catching fire after Hurricane Helene raise safety concerns in Florida
Saltwater storm surges during Hurricanes Ida, Ian, and now Helene pose a risk to lithium-ion batteries, but it's not clear ...
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Submerged EVs can catch fire when inundated with saltwater: What to know
Ahead of Helene, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged EV owners to get their vehicles ... These fires do seem to be linked specifically to saltwater because salt can conduct electricity.
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US officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene
Electric vehicles can catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater ... Ron DeSantis urged EV owners this week to get their vehicles to higher ground before Hurricane Helene arrived.