California firefighters faced a significant challenge when a Tesla Semi's lithium-ion battery ignited after a crash, requiring them to use 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish the flames.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the fire risks associated with large lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles, given the extreme temperatures reached during the incident.
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