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The industry observer community warns that many early models prioritized market share growth over product quality. Manufacturers opted for cheaper, lower-spec batteries and failed to perform thorough high-temperature safety testing, leading to a series of safety incidents. Notably, in November, an electric bus caught fire in Forang, Guangong, while being towed after a battery failure. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported, but it underscored the fire hazards associated with these vehicles.