The fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles, especially regarding challenges for emergency responders, has prompted the NTSB's investigation into the Tesla truck crash.
Tesla's electric semi, while in pilot production since 2017, caught fire and posed challenges due to battery flames that lasted four hours, prompting road closures and firefighting efforts.
The NTSB’s ongoing concern over electric vehicle fires and a separate study involving crashes with Teslas using Autopilot highlight safety issues related to the technology.
Emergency responders face difficulties when addressing electric vehicle fires, specifically linked to the unique hazards posed by lithium-ion battery fires, which can burn for extended periods.
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