一艘从中国发往墨西哥的运车船起火沉没

Core Viewpoint - A car transport ship named "Morning Midas" sank in Alaskan waters while carrying over 3,000 vehicles, including 70 electric vehicles (EVs) and 681 hybrid vehicles (HVs), raising concerns about the safety of EVs and potential environmental impacts from the sinking [1][2]. Group 1 - The "Morning Midas" ship, operated by Zodiac Maritime, sank on June 23 after a fire broke out on June 3 during its journey from China to Mexico [1]. - The ship was carrying 3,048 vehicles, with 70 being EVs and 681 being HVs, when it sank approximately 480 kilometers south of Adak Island, Alaska [1]. - All 22 crew members were rescued by nearby vessels after abandoning the ship due to the fire [1]. Group 2 - The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the potential for marine pollution, as the ship was carrying approximately 350 tons of natural gas and 1,500 tons of fuel oil [2]. - According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the EV market share in Central and South America is projected to be 4% by 2024, with increasing sales of affordable Chinese EVs like those from BYD in Mexico [2].