EV battery fires spark safety clampdown in South Korea

South Korean lawmakers have continued a push to prioritise safety and reassure residents following two high-profile electric vehicle (EV) fires. News agency Reuters reports the South Korean government has moved forward plans to introduce

Fully charged? Seoul won’t let you park your EV underground

South Korea’s most populous city is set to introduce new guidelines for electric vehicle (EV) owners following highly-publicised fires in recent weeks. Korea JoongAng Daily reports the Seoul Metropolitan Government has advised EV drivers

South Korea asks carmakers to name and shame battery suppliers after EV fires

A recent highly-publicised electric vehicle (EV) fire has led the South Korean government to ask carmakers to disclose their battery suppliers, as it attempts to quell fears about future incidents. Earlier this month a