Matson bans EV and PHEV shipments due to lithium battery fire risks, disrupting transport to Hawaii, Alaska, and beyond.

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A Hingham firefighter has invented a device to combat electric vehicle fires, offering a safer, more efficient solution now used by multiple fire departments.

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A Labour council has been criticised for approving the construction of an “unsafe” electric bus garage underneath high-rise ...

Aurora Fire Rescue can purchase multiple fire blankets to help contain EV fires. FOX31's Alliyah Sims got an inside look at ...

When an electric vehicle catches fire, it's an especially dangerous situation for everyone, including firefighters. Thanks to ...

New research shows EV fire blankets can suppress flames—but may trap flammable gases, creating explosion risks for firefighters during EV battery fires. The Fire Protection Research Foundation ...

9. Unplug devices when charging is complete Source: QBE Electric vehicle fires almost double in two years E-transport lithium-ion battery fires have surged 93% between 2022 and 2024, a new report ...

FSRI is conducting research to improve understanding of hazards generated by electric vehicle battery fires and to enable the development of firefighting tactics for effective electric vehicle ...

The electric vehicle (“EV”) revolution is reshaping the automotive industry, promising a greener future and reduced reliance on fossil fuels. However, as EV adoption accelerates, manufacturers ...

Here are a few tips to avoid electrical fires. Vehicle fires: Over a three-day period as Helene passed Florida in September, at least 93 vehicles caught fire in Pinellas County.