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The claim that electric vehicles (EVs) frequently catch fire and are ineffective in improving environmental conditions is misleading. While there have been instances of EVs catching fire, particularly when exposed to saltwater flooding, these incidents are not as common as fires in gasoline-powered vehicles. According to data from the National Transportation Safety Board, EVs are involved in approximately 25 fires per 100,000 sold, compared to 1,530 for gasoline vehicles and 3,475 for hybrids Fairfax County. Additionally, a study by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency found that there were significantly fewer fires in electric or hybrid cars compared to all fuel types The Guardian. The perception of higher fire risk in EVs is often amplified by media coverage, despite evidence suggesting that EVs are less likely to catch fire than their gasoline counterparts CBS News. Furthermore, advancements in battery technology, such as the shift to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, are expected to reduce fire risks even further ICCT. Therefore, while EV fires can be more challenging to extinguish due to the nature of lithium-ion batteries, the overall risk of fire is lower compared to traditional vehicles. The environmental benefits of EVs, including reduced emissions and lower maintenance costs, continue to make them a viable option for reducing the carbon footprint.