Are lithium-ion batteries in EVs a fire hazard?

Are lithium-ion batteries in EVs a fire hazard?

3 years ago
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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-lg-gm-recall-explainer/are-lithium-ion-batteries-in-evs-a-fire-hazard-idUSKBN2FO1CT

(Reuters) -General Motors Co has expanded the recall of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to a risk of fire from the pouch-type lithium-ion battery cells made by South Korea's LG.

Are lithium-ion batteries in EVs a fire hazard?

Aug 23, 2021, 11:45pm UTC
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-lg-gm-recall-explainer/are-lithium-ion-batteries-in-evs-a-fire-hazard-idUSKBN2FO1CT >(Reuters) -General Motors Co has expanded the recall of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to a risk of fire from the pouch-type lithium-ion battery cells made by South Korea's LG.