Electric Vehicles May Pose Fire Risk: National Research Council of Canada

Electric Vehicles May Pose Fire Risk: National Research Council of Canada
A charging port is seen on a Mercedes Benz EQC 400 4Matic EV at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto in a file photo. Mark Blinch/Reuters
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The scope of the fire risk posed by electric vehicles (EVs) is not well-understood, says a National Research Council of Canada report.

“Electric vehicles present a greener solution to internal combustion vehicle engines, however they may pose a different fire hazard due to their propulsion system, the lithium ion battery,” said the report, Literature Review on Parking of Electric Vehicles, viewed by Blacklock’s Reporter.