Lithium battery and EV fire risks during hurricane flooding

The batteries in both electric vehicles and common household tools can cause fires if they end up in floodwaters after a storm. Read More

'EVs are far less prone to fire than their petrol or diesel counterparts'

I write about the recent print and online article “Abergavenny electric car bursts into flames outside Lidl” which I found to be inaccurate and unworthy of a respectable media outlet. The headline’s ... Read More

Lithium-ion battery fires in North Texas homes and cars spark new safety tactics from firefighters

Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes. Read More

Firefighters talk challenges of putting out electric vehicles versus car fires

In July, Lewisville Firefighters responded to a fire that appeared to have started when a homeowner tried to charge their Tesla. Investigators said the cause of the fire is listed as undetermined and ... Read More

Buying an EV? Here’s why electric cars are so heavy

EVs weigh much more than ICE cars on average. There are safety concerns for collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. Automakers are developing new batteries that offer more range and ... Read More

Gasoline vs. Electric Cars: A Plug-In Hybrid Can Give You the Best of Both Worlds

You can get the efficiency of electric driving with the peace of mind of a gas backup making the plug-in hybrid a good compromise. Read More