Energy & Green Tech
A small number of electric vehicles in Florida burst into flame during flooding caused by Hurricane Ian, and the fires are raising awareness about a previously little-known safety issue for the millions of Americans who have ...
Oct 27, 2022
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Hi Tech & Innovation
First responders and rescue teams are respected for doing all they can and based on what they know to help rescue victims of vehicle accidents as fast as possible.
Energy & Green Tech
Federal safety officials are probing allegations of defective cooling systems installed in early-model Tesla vehicles.
Jul 2, 2020
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Engineering
Engineers have developed new fire-safe building claddings using recycled glass, creating a promising circular-economy solution to address a major waste stream.
Mar 8, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
A University of Central Florida researcher has developed technology that could prevent electric vehicle fires, like those caused by saltwater flooding from Hurricane Ian.
Jan 10, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
Lithium ion batteries used to power electric bicycles and scooters have already sparked 22 fires that caused 36 injuries and two deaths in New York City this year, four times the number of fires linked to the batteries by ...
Feb 24, 2023
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Engineering
Global risk management experts are calling for fire education initiatives to be included in driver safety programs so that drivers are better prepared for an emergency if faced with it on the roads.
Mar 4, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
A three-day blaze that completely incinerated two giant Tesla batteries at a vast energy storage site in Australia was probably sparked by a coolant leak, safety regulators said Tuesday.
Sep 28, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Due to the urgent need to cut fossil fuel emissions, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is both inevitable and essential. The EU is aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 90% by 2040, and foresees ...
Jan 4, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Fire safety issues with lithium-ion batteries could be addressed with better collaboration across sectors, Imperial College London experts have said.
Sep 23, 2020
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