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PHMSA Safety Advisory Notice: Transportation of Electric Vehicles Containing Lithium Batteries Damaged by Extreme Weather Events

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PHMSA-Safety-Advisory-Transportation-of-EVs-Lithium-Batteries-April-2023.pdf (257.04 KB)

PHMSA published a Safety Advisory Notice on the "Transportation of Electric Vehicles Containing Lithium Batteries Damaged by Extreme Weather Events" to serve as a reminder of PHMSA's current requirements under the Hazardous Materials Regulations for transport and shipment of electric vehicles powered by installed lithium batteries that may have been damaged due to submersion in flood waters during extreme weather events.

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Effective Date: Friday, April 7, 2023
Issued Date: Friday, April 7, 2023