Mitsui O.S.K. Lines files suit against Volkswagen (Porsche) over Porsche Taycan battery triggering fire

EV battery safety concerns and need for industry-wide measures highlighted

It has been reported that Volkswagen is facing a lawsuit alleging that the batteries in Porsche's electric cars (namely the Taycan) caused a fire on a cargo ship in 2022.

This is a story about Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' Felicity Ace, a car carrier that carried thousands of vehicles.

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As a result of the investigation, it was pointed out that the cause of the Felicity Ace sinking was the battery of the Porsche Taycan, and the plaintiffs argued that Porsche failed to ensure the safety of the electric vehicle battery during transportation. Claim.

The court alleges that Volkswagen did not adequately address the known risks associated with lithium-ion batteries.

The incident at Felicity Ace has raised concerns about the safety of electric vehicle batteries, and the importance of battery certification and strict safety standards is increasing.

However, the dangers of lithium-ion batteries in transportation and other applications remain a major issue for the industry.

This lawsuit is said not only to be an important issue for VW and Porsche, but also to serve as an important wake-up call for the entire automobile industry.

In any case, it's a shame that the Taycan was identified as the cause of Felicity Ace (of course, it's still bad no matter what the cause is), and it's a big deal for VW/Porsche. Although it is certain that this will be a loss, I hope that this will lead to safer EV vehicle transportation in the future.

Source:Volkswagen Sued Over Porsche EV Battery Allegedly Sparking Cargo Ship Fire

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Rika (911supercars.com)

I'm Rika, the author of this article. Ever since Porsche 911 became my favorite car, I've become totally addicted to Porsche, and I can't stop loving Porsche, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are 911 Carrera (991.2), 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.1), and 911 Carrera T (992.1).