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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

Cars That Think

A citywide backlash against battery-powered vehicles followed, as reported by multiple sources. Meanwhile, investigators ultimately concluded that a gasoline-powered scooter had in fact caused the fire.) In 2022, there were only 24 EV car fires in Sweden, representing 0.004 percent of battery-powered cars there.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

EV Adoption

The reveals of the Canoo pickup and Kia EV6 have heads turning and yet another automaker, BMW-owned Mini this time announced plans that it would only produce battery-electric vehicles from 2030. And EV straggler Honda shed a bit more light on its upcoming EVs built on GM’s Ultium battery and powertrain platform.

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