Jimmy Patronis sounds alarms on dangerous mix of electric cars, storm surge
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is expressing new concern over electric vehicles. He penned a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sounding alarms on the dangerous mix of lithium batteries and storm surge.
Patronis, whose duties include state Fire Marshal, said the administration needs to assess fire risks associated with saltwater on electric vehicles. In the meantime, he said fire teams need more support to deal with an “inevitable” increase in fires associated with electric-powered automobiles.
He sent a copy of the letter to Rep. Frank Pallone, Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
He said the problem became especia...
