What happens when an electric car runs out of charge?
Whether you own an EV or are thinking of getting one, here’s what you need to know in the event of the battery becoming fully ...
Police say burning Tesla battery prevented them from saving driver in fatal crash
Officers tried to get into the vehicle to save the driver, but, 'due to the intensity of the flames and heat, they were ...
Another EV wrinkle: Battery + wildfire = blazes hard to control
If batteries are exposed to flames, they can become fire risks — reigniting days, weeks or even months after the initial ...
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SSA policy a wrinkle in electric car transition
Driving home from a birthday party that her children were invited to in November, Katherine Wilson struck a deer near ...
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Los Angeles fire cleanup complicated by 'unprecedented' number of EVs with combustible lithium-ion batteries
He explained that removing lithium-ion batteries — even those that do not appear damaged ... emission vehicles were sold in Los Angeles County in 2024 alone, including battery electric ...
Kia recalls more than 80,000 vehicles due to improper air bag deployment, damaged wiring
NEW YORK — Automaker Kia America is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles due to floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat ...
KIA recalls more than 80,000 electric, hybrid vehicles over due to wiring that could impact airbags
Kia America, Inc. has announced a recall of more than 80,000 Kia vehicles due to improper floor wiring that may affect the ...
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SSA needs to shore up damage-vehicle policy
The recent article “SSA policy a wrinkle in electric car transition” (Jan. 23) seems more intent on fueling fears than fostering understanding during a pivotal shift toward cleaner energy. Ms.
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Magnetic sensors help spot fake batteries without damage
Now, researchers at the University of Tsukuba have developed a simple, nondestructive method to verify a battery’s ...