Flame retardants in some batteries might be making fires worse
“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...
EV explodes into huge fireball on family's driveway leaving owner 'traumatised'
An electric vehicle erupted in flames following an overnight explosion, leaving the vehicle a smouldering mess.
Electric vehicle fire forces evacuations in Ojai
A fire in the battery of a hybrid electric vehicle forced the evacuation of several dozen homes in Ojai on Saturday.
Another EV wrinkle: Battery + wildfire = blazes hard to control
If batteries are exposed to flames, they can become fire risks — reigniting days, weeks or even months after the initial ...
Hyundai Ioniq 6, LA Fires, and how they relate to bidirectional charging
I recently witnessed bidirectional charging in a Hyundai Ioniq 6 at the onset of the L.A. fires. It can be a lifesaver...most ...
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EV batteries can be risky in wildfires. Here’s what to know.
Managing vegetation around structures can also be a helpful fire prevention strategy, she said. For EV owners, experts recommend evacuating with the vehicle if possible. If these technologies are ...
In cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challenge
One of the biggest cleanup challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after ...
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Electric vehicle fires pose new challenges for emergency responders
After an electric vehicle caught fire on the the TCH in central Newfoundland, emergency responder says it’s something they ...
Hollywood stars' electric cars could become toxic ‘ticking time bombs' after LA fires
Warnings have been issued to celebrities and the thousands of displaced locals who were forced to flee their homes in the ...
No, LAFD doesn’t have 45 electric fire trucks that take hours to recharge | Fact check
A spokesperson for the fire department told Lead Stories the claim is false. The department's single electric fire engine was ...
Electric cars can 'explode' and the public must be warned say worried UK fire chiefs
Damaged vehicles could burst into “explosive” flames and fires could resume days after they appeared to have been ...
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Electric vehicle fires pose new challenges for firefighters
(InvestigateTV) — An electric vehicle fire is so intense, it can take thousands of gallons of water to put out, presenting new challenges for firefighters. While EV fires are less common than ...