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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 ... Read More

Electric vehicles erupt in flames at Franklin dealership

Footage shared by the Franklin Fire Department shows the intense blaze broke out just minutes before firefighters arrived. Read More

A Year After the EV Panic—America’s EV Comeback: Why Drivers Are Finally Learning to Trust Electric Cars Again

Americans are warming back up to electric vehicles in a big way. A new ConsumerInsight 2025 EV Market Survey shows confidence in EVs jumping 18 points over the past year, bouncing back from the fear ... Read More

Virginia Beach firefighters highlight safety concerns after facing off EV fire

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A recent electric vehicle fire in Virginia Beach is sparking conversation about the unique risks and challenges tied to battery-powered cars. Firefighters released a video ... Read More

Electric car destroyed by fire outside Clay restaurant

Clay, N.Y. - Firefighters spent two hours Sunday morning battling an electric vehicle fire outside of an IHOP in Clay. The fire started around 8 a.m. Sunday morning outside of the IHOP at 4211 Route ... Read More

Car Doctor: ‘Why don’t electric cars have their own fire suspension system?’

Why don’t electric cars have their own fire suspension system? Battery fires and collateral damage could potentially be eliminated. It is my understanding that jetliners have fire suppression ... Read More

New tech aims to detect EV battery issues early, reducing fire risks in logistics

Innovative technologies are being developed to detect potential battery issues early in the supply chain, aiming to reduce fire risks before electric vehicles even reach consumers. Read More