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Pacific Ocean Car Carrier Sinks After Fire

2025-06-25

The Morning Midas, a car carrier carrying approximately 3,000 vehicles (800 of which were EVs), sank in the Pacific Ocean after a fire. The fire, which began in early June, initially produced smoke from the deck carrying electric vehicles. Heavy weather exacerbated the damage, leading to flooding and the vessel's eventual sinking. The incident highlights the shipping risks posed by lithium-ion batteries in EVs, especially on large car carriers. The response was hampered by the ship's distance from land (approximately 360 miles).

VW's €20k ID. EVERY1: A Budget EV to Fight Back?

2025-03-06

Facing competition from cheaper EVs, especially from China, Volkswagen unveiled its most affordable electric vehicle yet, the ID. EVERY1 concept car, priced around €20,000. This marks a crucial step for VW, aiming to revive sales and overcome past challenges including software glitches and high production costs. The ID. EVERY1, using cheaper, longer-lasting lithium iron phosphate batteries, boasts a range exceeding 155 miles. However, its success hinges on overcoming challenges like profitability and consumer acceptance of EVs in Europe, especially given past struggles with smaller, cheaper combustion engine vehicles.