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flag Alaska ferry officials and Alaska Marine Lines are implementing thermal monitoring and fire suppression systems to safely transport electric vehicles, addressing risks of lithium-ion battery fires in remote areas.

flag Ferry officials and Alaska Marine Lines are developing safety measures to transport electric vehicles to Alaska, focusing on preventing and responding to lithium-ion battery fires. flag They plan to use handheld and installed thermal imaging cameras to monitor battery temperatures and deploy Turtle Fire Systems—high-powered sprayers—to cool battery compartments during thermal events. flag These steps aim to address risks in remote Alaskan ports with limited emergency response capabilities. flag The efforts follow a panel discussion hosted by KTOO, highlighting collaboration between maritime operators and safety experts to ensure safe EV transport across challenging marine routes.

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