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Along the Coast: Electric vehicles, salt water can be dangerous mix in storm season

Posted by The Coastal Star on July 30, 2025 at 12:37

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EV battery fires are especially dangerous in a garage where they may spread to the house. Photo provided

By Rich Pollack

Delray Beach Fire Rescue Chief Ronald Martin knows firsthand that electric vehicles and salt water driven by hurricanes don’t mi

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Highland Beach: Fire risk prompts ban on EV charging inside Highlands Place condo’s garage

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on September 4, 2024 at 13:53

12922645281?profile=RESIZE_710xBesides restricting EV charging, the condo is supporting use of maintainers, such as the one condo President David Stern is holding. They keep batteries in gas-powered cars from overcharging. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

 

By Rich Pollack

David Stern

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