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House lawmakers say more research needed to understand EV battery fire risks

Burnt Teslas
Several burnt-out Tesla Model Y electric vehicles in a parking lot in Frankfurt, Germany. Ten EVs vehicles burned in a parking area for cars on Waechtersbacher Strasse in Frankfurt Fechenheim, according to the Frankfurt Fire Department. ( ALEX KRAUS\/BLOOMBERG)
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Audrey LaForest
February 29, 2024 07:14 PM

WASHINGTON — A U.S. House panel said more research and data are needed to assess the risks of electric vehicle fires and the challenges they pose to first responders.

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