The battery of even the best electric vehicle (EV) can overheat if it malfunctions and experiences a thermal runaway. It can then result in the release of toxic gases and a sustained fire that may be ...

The battery chemistry in EVs turns a routine car fire into a drawn-out, resource-heavy operation. EV fires can reignite hours after appearing suppressed due to thermal runaway. Extinguishing EV fires ...

Springfield firefighters have seen a recent uptick in car fires across the city but it’s unknown if they’re connected. In a 10-day period earlier this month, seven car fires were reported to the ...