While electronic vehicles continue to gain market share, the number of legal issues with EVs are similarly on the rise. This experienced panel will explain the latest technology involved in lithium-ion batteries and discuss the current issues with charging EVs – whether in a garage, at charging stations, in a golf cart barn, at a bus station, or on charging pads. They will also discuss the push for manufacturers to provide vehicle-specific response guides for fighting battery fires and to limit chemical thermal runaway and reignition. Finally, the panel will address the property and casualty insurance coverage issues surrounding EV fires, including addressing supplier indemnity. Whether your practice involves EVs – or you are just shopping for one – this is a panel you won’t want to miss.
Learning Objectives:
Fire cases are increasing around the world due to the extensive use of lithium-ion batteries in numerous types of products. The understanding of this technology is key and will be addressed in this presentation.
The use made of products containing lithium-ion batteries is key to determine the origin of a fire and the legal responsibilities that can be inferred. With the increase development of electric car, the panel will address the types of factual evidence to search for in order to defend such claims on behalf of manufacturers.
The panel will address how to deal with and avoid serial issues claims when it comes to a fire case and the potential risk that plaintiffs would argue that all similar products should be recalled or reviewed.
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