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Burning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on Board

  • Number of electric cars is much higher than previously known
  • Battery fires burn hot and can be difficult to extinguish
Smoke rises from the fire-damaged Fremantle Highway vessel on July 28.Source: Netherlands Coastguard
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The car carrier on fire near the Netherlands coast has almost 500 electric cars on board, according to its operator, more than was previously reported.