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

Trapped Inside: Electric Door Handles Face Global Scrutiny After Deadly EV Crashes

Crashes show how power loss and electric handles can trap occupants in burning cars. Even intact cars pose safety risks for passengers when electrical power suddenly fails. Similar designs from other ... 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

Electric car fire rates could soar amid fresh warning of 'explosions' and 'toxic chemicals'

A new report has warned about the risks involved with electric vehicle ownership as more drivers decide to ditch their petrol and diesel cars. A new research paper from Allianz Commercial has collated ... Read More

Alaska Marine Lines will no longer ship electric vehicles due to fire risk

Alaska Marine Lines will no longer ship electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid vehicles to Alaska or Hawaii. Last week, the barge company announced the policy change in a statement due to the fire risk ... Read More

Beware of explosion risk from car carrier fires, warn insurers

The threat of explosions from burning electric car batteries on ships is higher than previously thought leading to new challenges for firefighting efforts, according to new guidance. Read More