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The Wolf at the Door [Arc Flash Hazards and Electric Vehicle Batteries]
Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by high-voltage battery systems that can present a significant arc flash hazard. An arc flash is an electrical explosion that occurs when current flows through the air between two conductive objects, creating a high-temperature plasma that can cause severe burns, blindness, or even death.