Politics & Government

Milford Bans Underground Electric Vehicle Chargers: Report

The city has banned electrical vehicle charging stations at underground parking lots due to potential fire hazards, according to a report.

(Saul Flores/Patch)

MILFORD, CT — The Board of Aldermen recently voted to ban electrical vehicle charging stations from underground garages, Hearst Connecticut reported. The ban comes due to concerns that the stations pose a fire hazard.

Fire Chief Anthony Fabrizi told the board that the stations are potentially explosive devices because of thermal runaway.

Read the full story at Hearst Connecticut.

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