Electric vehicles are no more at risk of catching fire than ICE-powered or hybrid vehicles. Quite the opposite, actually. A ...

It happens like clockwork almost every time a car fire makes the news: Someone writes in to tell the Globe that electric ...

Battery fires and toxic gases can pose risks and further complicate cleanup efforts after a wildfire, presenting new challenges for Los Angeles officials.

Scientists showcase solution to prevent electric car batteries from catching fire Researchers in South Korea have developed an innovative lithium-metal battery that automatically shuts down in the ...

Officers tried to get into the vehicle to save the driver, but, 'due to the intensity of the flames and heat, they were unable to rescue the occupant,' the department said.

Renault Group is making its exclusive fire safety system for electric vehicles available across the global automotive ...

“This is why electric vehicles don’t belong anywhere near public safety services.” A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Fire Department has said the claim is false. The department has a single ...

There is little evidence of electric cars exploding or catching fire at a higher rate than ICE vehicles. In fact, the Tesla Model S is one of the highest-ranked cars in the Euro NCAP, being one of ...

Fire chiefs say the public must be told about the huge fire risks posed by electric vehicles, as the Government presses ahead with a ban on new petrol and diesel cars. Damaged vehicles could burst ...

Researchers in South Korea have developed an innovative lithium-metal battery that automatically shuts down in the event of overheating, reducing the risk of fire in electric vehicles. Based at ...