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U.S. far behind on EV safety standards, experts say

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Battery safety panel members were, from left, Ron Butler, CEO at Energy Storage Safety Products International; John Cassidy, fire protection specialist at the New York City Fire Department; Steve Drueke, founder at Battalion Response Consulting; Dalan Zartman, COO at Energy Security Agency; Elizabeth LaDow, community liaison at the U.S. Department of Transportation; and Dawn New, managing partner at New Dawn Solutions. (KRISTEN STRAKALAITIS)
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By:
Richard Truett
September 16, 2023 04:00 AM

DETROIT — After Hurricane Idalia pummeled Florida in August, about 300 flood-damaged Teslas were sold during an insurance auction.

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