Explainer: Why and how EVs catch fire

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A fatal electric vehicle fire in Bharatpur, Nepal has raised concerns about the safety of EV batteries and other potential causes. The Kathmandu Post provides an explainer with 11 key questions addressing the nature and risks of EV fires in the region.

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