The Volvo EX30 EV battery fire warning: What do we know?
What do we know about the fire risks from the EX30 EV battery? And will they affect other EVs built on the same platform?
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
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