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The Dangers of Electric Vehicles and How To Avoid Lithium-Ion Fires

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In the aftermath of the Southern California Fires, 645 electric vehicle's (EV) lithium-ion batteries were removed as hazardous waste by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during Phase 1 of the cleanup, Julia Giarmoleo, EPA press officer, wrote in a email to the Graphic on March 11. The lithium-ion battery poses a unique danger because of its flammability and ability … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Electric Vehicles and How To Avoid Lithium-Ion Fires

Pepperdine Prepares to Power More Chargers

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Sophomore Samantha Conant searches for an open charging spot on campus for her electric vehicle. With the limited electric vehicle spaces, Conant said she sometimes has to look off-campus. Photos by Louise Brickman Over the next decade, the number of electric cars in the state of California will grow exponentially, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom's website. The state banned the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Prepares to Power More Chargers

Center for Sustainability Plans to Install New Electric Charging Stations

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A car sits plugged into the new free Electric Vehicle charging stations that stand at the edge of the Drescher Graduate Campus. The initiative, led by the Center for Sustainability, will culminate in the installation of 10 charging stations at Drescher. The Center for Sustainability is responding to requests for electric charging stations by installing 10 at the Drescher … [Read more...] about Center for Sustainability Plans to Install New Electric Charging Stations