Teslarati

JULY 30, 2021

A Tesla Megapack battery unit has caught fire while being tested at the newly registered Victoria Big Battery. Pictures of one Megapack battery unit that was ablaze were shared online by local news News 7 Melbourne. JUST IN: Fire crews are currently on the scene of a battery fire at Moorabool, near Geelong.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 14, 2023

Nikola Motor is recalling all the battery-powered electric trucks it has delivered so far is suspending sales after an investigation into recent fires found a coolant leak inside a battery pack as the cause.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Toyota is recalling a significant number of RAV4s for an odd problem with replacement 12-volt battery sizes. The automaker’s recall announcement stated that “some replacement 12-volt batteries of the size specified for the subject vehicles have smaller top dimensions than others. The automaker recently announced a recall of around 1.85

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Electrek

JUNE 2, 2023

Jaguar announced that it is recalling all I-Pace electric vehicles in the US over a battery fire risk. more… The post Jaguar recalls all I-Pace EVs over battery fire risk, a year after we warned them about it appeared first on Electrek. The recall comes a year after we warned Jaguar about the issue.

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Electrek

AUGUST 30, 2022

An insurance company has faked a Tesla battery fire and crash as part of a bizarre showcase to show that electric cars cause more accidents. The post Tesla battery fire and crash were faked by insurance company in bizarre showcase appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

AUGUST 1, 2022

Another Jaguar I-Pace battery caught on fire without any crash after simply sitting charging in a garage. This is the fourth known I-Pace battery fire that seemingly started on its own, which is starting to be significant considering the relatively small number of units on the roads. appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

MARCH 13, 2023

Ford confirmed this morning that production of the F-150 Lightning all-electric pickup restarted this morning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center (REVC) following a shutdown due to a battery fire. Ford said the root cause of the fire was identified soon after it occurred.

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Electrek

JUNE 27, 2023

Nikola Corporation had a significant safety defect in the battery modules used in its electric semi trucks that can result in fires. Yet, the company was quick to claim “foul play” when five trucks caught on fire at its headquarters last week. Nikola says that it is still investigating the situation.

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Electrek

JULY 30, 2021

A Tesla Megapack part of a giant battery project in Victoria, Australia has caught on fire – creating a blaze that’s almost impossible to control. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. more… The post Tesla Megapack caught on in fire at giant battery project in Australia appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JULY 20, 2021

Details are emerging from a dozen Chevy Bolt EV fires that have occurred in a little over the past year. GM confirmed his case to be a battery fire. more… The post GM leaves owner owing $12K after Bolt EV battery fire last year appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 4, 2022

A scooter’s rechargeable battery pack is the major cause of a fire, and most electric two-wheelers today use lithium-ion batteries since they’re lightweight and relatively inexpensive. Fires can happen during charging, discharging, while the scooter is in use, or even when it stands idle.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Axa Insurance issued an apology for faking the Tesla battery fire today. A few days ago, the company was on a mission to prove that Tesla batteries can catch on fire and simulated a test on public streets. Thus, the test car had no battery and the fire was started remotely. Your feedback is important.

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Hundreds of high-end electric sports cars have been recalled in Australia due a problem with battery protection that could lead to a high-voltage fire. The post Hundreds of high-end electric cars recalled due to battery fire risk appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

MAY 31, 2022

A battery pack caught on fire in the testing area of Rivian’s factory in Normal, Illinois this weekend. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The post Rivian had a battery fire at its factory appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The partnership will culminate new sensor-based solutions as the two companies plan to develop a new system that could prevent conditions leading to thermal runaway in EV batteries, which can cause fires when extremely high temperatures are reached.

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Electrek

AUGUST 16, 2021

Hopefully writing the final chapter in the battery-related Bolt Fire saga, GM is set to start replacing all modules in some Chevy Bolt EV Batteries within weeks. more… The post Exclusive: GM to replace all battery modules in some Chevy Bolts to mitigate fire risk appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

GM announced today that LG is resuming production of batteries for Chevy Bolt EV as the manufacturing defect leading to the fire risk has been fixed. more… The post GM says Chevy Bolt EV battery production has resumed, defect leading to fire risk is fixed appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Vehicles India

MAY 27, 2022

On a recent day, most Ev batteries and E-bikes were getting burst and Center Government took serious action towards the incident and requested DRDO to investigate. Battery defects in EVs. The committee was constituted in the wake of EV fires and battery blasts in scooters.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Rivian had a ‘small’ battery fire at its electric pickup truck factory in Normal, Illionois, according to the local fire department. more… The post Rivian had a ‘small’ battery fire at its electric pickup truck factory appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Additionally, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) closed its October 2020 investigation into the Bolt EV for battery-related fires earlier this month. Chevrolet Bolt EV owners may have trouble with parking after battery recalls. The automaker said it plans to resume production on the week of April 4.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The battery of a Tesla Model Y was ruled out as the cause of a fire that happened in Vancouver, Canada. In May, the owner of a Tesla Model Y had to break his window to escape the vehicle after it unexpectedly shut down and caught on fire. The windows wouldn’t go down,” Jamil Jutha told CTV News. “I

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Electrek

AUGUST 2, 2022

General Motors has started offering Chevy Bolt EV owners a $6,000 refund as long as they promise not to sue over the battery fire recall fiasco of last year. The post GM offers Chevy Bolt EV owners $6,000 if they promise not to sue over battery fire recall fiasco appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

MARCH 7, 2023

A new law already passed by the New York City Council will ban the sale of electric bicycles , electric scooters and other electric mobility devices that are not UL-certified. The move is part of an on-going push to improve e-bike safety and reduce the risk of fires.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 1, 2021

“Six out of ten Porsche Taycan” ever delivered have a problem with battery management that affects and damages battery cells, requires replacement of cells and batteries, and is causing vehicle fires, according to a source working at Porsche’s headquarters in Zuffenhausen, Germany. Credit: Porsche Newsroom/Twitter ).

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Mark Cuban-backed Natrion has unveiled its latest developments in solid-state battery manufacturing with the new LISIC278 separator in a traditional pouch cell. The separator allows for a higher thermal resistance than other EV batteries, decreasing the risk of fires and combustion. I’d love to hear from you!

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous today – from electric cars to smartphones. TU Wien has now succeeded in developing an oxygen-ion battery that has some important advantages. But that does not mean that they are the best solution for all areas of application.

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Electric Vehicles India

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Fire risks associated with li-ion batteries & safety. The demand for lithium-ion battery-powered road vehicles continues to increase around the world day by day. Read the complete article to know more about fire risks with li-ion batteries. . Fire risks with li-ion batteries.

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Teslarati

MAY 3, 2022

Nearly half of the 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles that were recalled due to potential battery pack fires have been remedied, according to NHTSA documents. General Motors has fixed over 18,000 vehicles in Q1 2022, after initially beginning battery pack replacements in Q4 2021. The recall process set GM back $1.8

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Teslarati

MARCH 28, 2024

Porsche is recalling just 749 Taycan all-electric vehicles from 2021 to 2024 due to a high-voltage battery short-circuiting risk. Porsche Taycan , Taycan 4S, and Taycan 4 Cross Turismo vehicles were identified by data analytics they may have a potential issue with short-circuiting in the high-voltage battery. I’d love to hear from you!

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The 100MW/200MWh Chinchilla battery in Queensland, Australia, has been registered and connected to the grid. Expectations are high that the massive battery farm’s commissioning will begin soon. The Chinchilla battery features 80 Tesla Megapack batteries. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 11, 2012

Local Detroit news is reporting an explosion and fire at the GM Technical Center battery laboratory in Warren, Michigan. Fire officials said two workers were taken to the hospital, with injuries that are not life-threatening, according to local news station WWJ.

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The Driven EV News

MARCH 23, 2024

More than 100 electric vehicles have been urgently recalled in Australia due to a serious battery fault that could "lead to a vehicle fire". The post Audi issues second electric car recall due to fire risk appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Michael Vandi , a software engineer who happened to be in the area when the incident happened, described the sequence of events that transpired which led to the crowd attacking the Jaguar I-PACE and setting it on fire. BREAKING: An autonomous Waymo vehicle is intentionally set on fire in Chinatown, according to SF Fire.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 20, 2023

General Motors (GM) has resumed production at a Detroit assembly plant, after a fire broke out at the plant earlier this week. GM and the Detroit Fire Department plan to continue investigating the incident, which occurred at a shipping dock at the plant and involved lithium-ion battery materials.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 18, 2019

However a sudden influx of battery related fires has caused it some trepidation, even though there hasn’t been much […]. The post BEV Fires Encourage China to Get Serious About Battery Safety, Vehicle Monitoring appeared first on The Truth About Cars.

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Electrek

MARCH 25, 2024

Alcoholic drinks giant Diageo will replace natural gas-fired heat with Rondo Energy’s Heat Batteries at its production sites in Kentucky and Illinois.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In the unlikely case of a fire inside of the vehicle, this may increase risk of injury to the vehicle occupants,” the Safety Recall Report for the issue states. Volkswagen has already solved the issue with the sunshade roller by reorienting the material in a manner that will offer correct fire protection. 4 EVs in the U.S.

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