Firefighters and safety managers now face fires that may not respond to traditional suppression. This lack of clarity has ...

EV fires, notoriously difficult to extinguish once they start, remain one of the toughest challenges for carmakers. Engineers continue racing to design battery packs resilient enough to survive ...

A new encapsulation foam technology could play a central role in shaping worldwide EV safety standards. Covestro, a leading producer of advanced polymers and high-performance plastics, has introduced ...

There is not a single solution on how to mitigate fires from lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. Strategies and concerns will continue to change as car manufactureres continue to release ...

Boston's commute became a snarled mess on Friday morning. CBS News Boston reports that a Chevrolet Equinox EV caught fire on I-90 westbound near Fenway Park, blocking all lanes and bringing traffic to ...

Fully Electric Vehicles (EV)Electric vehicle fires have long been a controversial topic. The high-voltage battery is usually the source of the controversy, but the data is clear. EVs don’t catch fire ...

Sacramento firefighters encounter increased risks from electric battery fires, with four members being treated for exposure to toxic fumes from a Tesla crash last April. TECHNOLOGY. AND E-SCOOTER ...

Electric vehicle fires are notoriously difficult to put out and require copious amounts of water to extinguish. It’s one of the less awesome aspects of EVs, and one that can have devastating ...

Police Cmdr. Richard Gabler said gas station staff cut off the gas flow to the pumps in response to seeing the smoldering ...

Westbound traffic on the Mass Pike in Boston was shut down last week because a Chevy Equinox EV was on fire on the highway. Local CBS affiliate WBZ spoke with the unfortunate driver to find out what ...

Cost remains one of the biggest challenges of electric vehicles and the single most expensive piece in an EV is the battery, followed by the power electronics module (PEM) and drive units. Electricity ...