When crews arrived, they immediately put an EV-specific fire blanket over the car and used straps to keep ... to the station and crews have been training with them for such a scenario.

Lithium-ion batteries have completely changed how fire departments respond to emergencies like the crash that killed one ...

Looking ahead, several uncertainties could shape how fire safety and insurance policies evolve in this space. Among them are ...

It is also good because it becomes a very effective technology training ... EV’s will eventually run on zero carbon electricity but PHEV’s will continue to belch CO2 over the life of the car.

The SCDF recommended that car owners place fire extinguishers in their vehicles for such emergencies, unless the car runs on an EV battery. To use an extinguisher, SCDF suggested using the Pass ...

Car manufacturer Ford has informed owners of a hybrid vehicle, under recall for potential battery issues which could trigger a fire, that no ... to use the ‘Auto EV’ mode when driving the ...