A fire in the battery of a hybrid electric vehicle forced the evacuation of several dozen homes in Ojai on Saturday.

Firefighters used one of their engines to drag the burning SUV from the garage, and prevent it from creating significant ...

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 ...

An electric vehicle caught fire in Ojai on Saturday, prompting evacuation and shelter-in-place orders in a nearby residential area. According to the Ventura County Fire Department, firefighters ...

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.

“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 ...

Fire chiefs say the public must be told about the huge fire risks posed by electric vehicles, as the Government presses ahead with a ban on new petrol and diesel cars. Damaged vehicles could burst ...

Firefighters in Pearland spent several hours battling an electric vehicle (EV) fire, which posed significant dangers due to ...

The Chinese battery company Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) has unveiled a revolutionary skateboard chassis designed to improve battery safety in electric vehicles. According to ...

Residents of several dozen homes in Ojai were briefly ordered to evacuate or shelter in place Saturday morning after a hybrid electric vehicle caught fire, sending billowing smoke toward the ...

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 ...