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It is essential to set the record straight regarding the safety of electric vehicles in comparison to traditional combustion engine vehicles. It is well-documented that internal combustion engines are more susceptible to incidents of fire, mainly due to the inherent risks associated with gasoline. In contrast, although lithium-ion batteries present a hazard under certain conditions, they do not pose a greater risk than gasoline vehicles on average.
The media’s eagerness to attribute blame to electric vehicles reflects a larger narrative that often overlooks well-researched facts. Despite their best efforts at drawing in audience attention through fear and sensationalism, the reality is that the cause of the fire remains unknown and should not be hastily attributed to one class of vehicles.