Vehicle carriers carrying hundreds of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) in the Pacific sunk after sparking a fire after escalating new concerns about the dangers associated with EV batteries, reported Tuesday, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Midas carried about 3,000 cars in the morning. WSJ. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, but the lithium-ion batteries used in many EVs are Very flammableand has been linked to similar maritime incidents in the past.
After the fire broke out on June 3rd, the ship was drifting in the sea. At the time of the incident, the ship was on its way to Mexico. (Related: China wants to place famous explosive batteries in homes, helicopters, etc.)
The photo, taken on September 21, 2023, shows the Panama registered car carrier ship Fremantle Highway Vessel being towed from Yemschäven to the port of Rotterdam. A fire broke out late July 25th, 2023, killing one crew member, prompting a massive effort to put out the flames. (Photo by Vincent Jannink/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)
Several similar incidents have occurred in recent years, including vessels carrying EVs. Experts linked the 2022 incident. There, after a fire started, a freighter that transported thousands of cars in the Atlantic fell on board by numerous lithium-ion batteries, the WSJ noted.
Additionally, insurance company Allianz recently published Report It warns of risks for transport vehicles, including lithium-ion batteries, citing a recent series of fires involving ships, ports and battery facilities. Notable cases in 2024 included fires and explosions on container ships docked at Chinese ports. This is thought to have been caused by containers carrying hazardous materials, including lithium batteries.
“The latest car carriers can transport as many as 10,000 electric vehicles. If something goes wrong, it’s worth a lot and risks to the environment and the safety of the seafarers,” the report read.
highlights the potential environmental consequences of Morning Midas The levels of sinking, highly toxic metals were high near a burnt-out battery storage facility in California earlier this year.
It is previously expected that WSJ will take weeks or months to investigate the cause of a fire that was caught in a morning fire It has been reported. Usually, the ship owners hire a private rescuer and investigate with the ship’s insurance company and the registered country that is Liberia.
Promotion EVS It was a priority for many Democratic leaders, including the former president. Joe Bidenwho implemented the new one? Rules Tax credits to encourage production. Additionally, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a ban on the sale of new gas-powered vehicles in the state by 2035, but the recent rules state It’s blocked By Republican-controlled Congress and President Donald Trump.
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