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How A Hurricane Proved EVs Are Sturdier Than Gas-Powered Cars

22 Oct 2024 | Abstracted from CarBuzz

"Flood damage spells trouble for every component of your vehicle from the engine to the interior to the electrical components... Water doesn't compress, so you wind up with bent rods as the engine tries to push the cylinders...remember that flood water isn't just water. It's salt, sand, and debris.

"Hurricane Ian saw 21 EVs catching fire after their batteries were submerged in saltwater back in 2022. This number turned out to be much lower than expected , but the risk is still there."

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