EV FIRES FINALLY SINK CAR CARRYING SHIP MORNING MIDAS

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The sinking of the car carrier ship Morning Midas, which caught fire and subsequently sank in the Pacific Ocean, is examined in this report. The author, John Cadogan, argues that while the exact cause of the fire is unknown and may not have been an EV, the presence of lithium-ion batteries in EVs and hybrids significantly exacerbated the fire's intensity and made it unmanageable with conventional suppression systems. He highlights that unlike internal combustion engine vehicles, EVs cannot have their batteries disconnected for shipping, and their batteries can decompose and release oxygen, fueling the fire. Cadogan criticizes the industry's and authorities' handling of EV integration into shipping, suggesting a lack of preparedness for these specific fire risks, evidenced by similar incidents like the Felicity Ace. The core argument is that 'net zero' initiatives are being implemented without adequate safety considerations, leading to potentially catastrophic environmental consequences.