Flame retardants in some batteries might be making fires worse
“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...
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The LA fires burned a lot of lithium-ion batteries. What does that say about a clean energy future?
Lithium–ion batteries have been making headlines since the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires broke out a month ago. From concerns about evacuating in an electric vehicle, to the challenges of ...
LG recalls electric ranges after reports of fires, pet deaths
Hundreds of thousands of LG electric ranges that have been on the market since 2015 are being recalled after officials ...
Los Angeles fire cleanup complicated by 'unprecedented' number of EVs with combustible lithium-ion batteries
California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles ...
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Stellantis EV exhaust system could cool the chances of a fire
Could EV battery exhaust systems help prevent fires? It's unclear if Stellantis believes so but it's patented the design for ...
Fire fear prompts EV moratorium at high-end Spa City condo complex
Homeowners association at Park Place Condominiums limits number of electric vehicles for fear intense battery fire could spread from the garage ...
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 ...
First electric fire engine in Wash. state unveiled in Redmond as city seeks more sustainable fleet
Redmond Mayor Angela Birney, center, is joined by officials and guests as she cuts the ribbon during the unveiling of a new ...
Fire breaks out at electric vehicle showroom in Bengaluru’s Rajajinagar, 15 vehicles gutted
Two months ago, a 26-year-old woman was charred to death and three people were injured when a fire destroyed over 25 electric ...