In Case of a Fire, This EV Can Fire Its Battery Like a Projectile and That’s the Problem

A dramatic new EV (electric vehicle) safety concept emerging from China has left intense online debate in its wake. But the ...

Electric car battery caused massive fire, damaging 100 cars at St. Clair County tow lot

The Saturday afternoon fire at a Cahokia Heights tow lot created a smoke plume visible from St. Louis. The lot owner says the ...

Battery could explode: Family afraid to drive newly leased Jeep after recalls

A Woodstock family says they’re stuck paying nearly $1,000 a month for a vehicle they don’t feel safe driving due to three ...
WGRZ

Cheektowaga firefighters get new device to handle difficult electric vehicle battery fires

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Some local firefighters now have new equipment to fight those difficult electric vehicle battery fires. 2 On Your Side followed up after a Congressional grant helped pay for this ...

MP News: EV Vehicle Explodes During Charging In Chhatarpur Days After Horrific Indore Fire Killed 8 People

An electric scooter exploded during charging inside a house in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur late Saturday night. According to ...
The Globe and Mail

The dangers of boosting a car battery

Last week, in a mall parking lot, another driver asked me for a boost. Neither of us had cables so I couldn't help, but it got me wondering whether this is even a good idea? Are there any dangers to ...