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#1 ·
These have been in the news lately with a number of ships reported as catching fire - and sinking as a result of vehicle battery fires.


Matson Line are apparently suspending the transport of EV's.

maritime-executive.com

Matson Suspends Shipping EVs Citing Hazards of Lithium-ion Batteries

Matson surprised customers this week with an announcement that, effective immediately, it would suspend transporting battery-powered electric or plug...
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#2 ·
Just wait until all new carse are so powered - just to appease the "Green" agenda mob headed by Milliband.

I suspect that Matson (above) are in the Trump camp and opposed to Gretas' Green Revolution. Maybe some subsidies coming their way as disciples of Trump.

BW
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