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South Korea holds emergency meeting as EV fires stir consumer fear

Kia EV6
An EV6 electric car from South Korean automaker Kia is pictured. South Korean fire authorities said a similar vehicle was involved in a parking lot fire earlier this month. (BLOOMBERG)
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Reuters
August 12, 2024 07:29 AM

SEOUL -- South Korean officials have discussed electric-vehicle safety and whether to require automakers to disclose battery brands amid growing consumer concern after an EV blaze in an underground garage extensively damaged an apartment block.

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