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

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

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 ...

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

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 7,362 electric SUVs in the U.S. over the risk of a battery fire. Here's what to know.

As deadly blazes continue to rage in the Los Angeles area, officials are grappling with new hazards amid the rubble: damaged batteries, including those from electric vehicles and home storage systems.

Porter Way in North Attleboro. The fire started in the garage and spread to the main house. An electric car and a hybrid vehicle were destroyed during the fire. "Electric vehicles are a newer ...

“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 ...

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 ...