One year into a shipping ban on EVs, owners and businesses don't see a clear road out

A year after a fire on a car carrier likely caused by lithium-ion batteries, Alaska Marine Lines and Samson Tug and Barge have banned shipment of electric vehicles to Southeast Alaska, severely limiting EV transport and servicing options in Juneau. The Alaska Marine Highway System imposes strict limits, allowing only two EVs per trip, restricting EV growth despite Juneau's ideal climate and renewable energy profile.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 2 sources have reported it between 7 Aug 2026 and 11 Aug 2026.