Hey there! 🚗⚡ South Korea is buzzing with talks about electric vehicle (EV) safety after a major fire in an underground garage caused quite the stir! 🔥
On August 1st, a Mercedes-Benz EV reportedly caught fire spontaneously in an underground parking lot of an apartment complex. The blaze was fierce, damaging or destroying around 140 vehicles! 😱 The fire raged on for eight hours before firefighters could put it out, and some residents even had to find new places to stay. 🏠
In response, South Korean officials, led by the vice environment minister, held a meeting on Monday to tackle these safety concerns. They're considering new regulations that might require car manufacturers to spill the beans on the brands of batteries used in their EVs. 🔋🔍
Representatives from the transport and industry ministries and the national fire agency joined in the discussion. They're gearing up to announce new rules soon, aiming to keep everyone safe and sound. 😊
But that's not all! On Tuesday, the transport ministry is set to chat with big automakers like Hyundai Motor Group, Mercedes-Benz Korea, and Volkswagen Group Korea about the proposed battery disclosure. It's all about transparency and making sure we know what's powering our rides! 🚙✨
As of now, neither the ministry nor the automakers have commented on these developments. But we're keeping our ears open for more updates! 🎧
Stay tuned, amigos, and let's hope for safer roads ahead! 🌟
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S. Korea considers new EV safety rules after underground garage fire
cgtn.com
