Electric vehicle fire forces evacuations in Ojai
A fire in the battery of a hybrid electric vehicle forced the evacuation of several dozen homes in Ojai on Saturday.
In cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challenge
One of the biggest clean-up challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after ...
Hyundai Ioniq 6, LA Fires, and how they relate to bidirectional charging
I recently witnessed bidirectional charging in a Hyundai Ioniq 6 at the onset of the L.A. fires. It can be a lifesaver...most ...
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Company says technology exists for fire departments to deal with EV fires
The fire department in Lewisporte recently buried a burning electric vehicle because they couldn’t put out the fire. Today ...
EV batteries can be risky in wildfires. Here’s what to know.
Battery fires and toxic gases can pose risks and further complicate cleanup efforts after a wildfire, presenting new ...
No, LAFD doesn’t have 45 electric fire trucks that take hours to recharge | Fact check
A spokesperson for the fire department told Lead Stories the claim is false. The department's single electric fire engine was ...
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Electric vehicle fires pose new challenges for emergency responders
After an electric vehicle caught fire on the the TCH in central Newfoundland, emergency responder says it’s something they ...
Homes evacuated after electric vehicle catches fire in Ventura County
An electric vehicle caught fire in Ojai on Saturday, prompting evacuation and shelter-in-place orders in a nearby residential ...
‘Horrifying’ fire at California lithium battery plant sparks calls for new clean energy rules
When a massive fire erupted at one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it ...
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Electric car crashes & catches fire in Taiwan: Driver & 3 kids dead, 4 others injured
The battery electric compact crossover sports utility vehicle (SUV) has a seating capacity of five. A passerby named Zhang ...
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Electric vehicle fires pose new challenges for firefighters
(InvestigateTV) — An electric vehicle fire is so intense, it can take thousands of gallons of water to put out, presenting new challenges for firefighters. While EV fires are less common than ...