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China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US (www.bbc.co.uk)
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The recent surge in fuel prices due to the war in Iran has spurred demand for electric vehicles around the world, and Chinese car makers are making the most of the opportunity.

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[–] TheOakTree@lemmy.zip 1 points 12 hours ago

Even the article you linked states that there is no definitive evidence on the source of the fire.

BYD claims a contractor mishandled equipment and ignited insulation material, which sparked the greater incident. Others speculate that a faulty battery was the source of the fire. Nobody is talking about body panels... and a faulty electric motor definitely can start a fire.

Nobody knows for certain yet, so I don't know why you're painting such a strong narrative... other than to antagonize BYD with sensationalism.