EPA facing monumental battery cleanup after LA wildfires
The deadly wildfire that ravaged Lahaina, Hawaii, in 2023, destroyed more than 2,000 buildings, which took the agency more than four months to clear hazardous materials. In Southern California, the ...
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How the EPA is handling the unprecedented lithium-ion battery removal in wildfire burn areas
The EPA Phase 1 removal process involves clearing hazardous materials from properties, including widely used lithium ion ...
Samsung Battery Fire Risk Ignites Recalls For 180,000 Cars Across Four Brands
All of these Audi, Jeep, VW, and Ford vehicles were recalled last year, but now we know the root cause was a Samsung issue ...
Putting the electric car to the test
Battery-powered vehicles are growing in popularity, but how well do we understand their pros and cons? A closer look at the facts, myths and costs.
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Incredible new battery can reduce EV fire risks: 'It will not be a fringe player'
"It will actually be a fast-growing segment." Incredible new battery can reduce EV fire risks: 'It will not be a fringe ...
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Stellantis Files Patent For EV Exhaust System To Prevent Fires
The Dodge Charger Daytona EV will be the first electrified muscle car to hit the market - see what will set this car apart ...
Stellantis Patents An 'EV Exhaust', But It's Not For What You Think
Stellantis isn't the only company thinking outside of the box about how to prevent EV battery fires. Bosch, for example, suggested using small controlled explosions to physically disconnect an EV ...