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Recalls GM Finally Has A Fix For Chevrolet Bolt EVs With Fire Risk

GM Finally Has A Fix For Chevrolet Bolt EVs With Fire Risk

It seems the fix is immediately available for 2019 Chevy Bolt owners.
By Steven Loveday 29 April 2021
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Safety Tesla Reveals How Often Its Cars Burn From Fire

Tesla Reveals How Often Its Cars Burn From Fire

In the U.S., the average is one fire for every 205 million miles traveled.
By Mark Kane 18 April 2021
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Weird TeslaCam Captures Footage Of Gas Cars Catching Fire While Driving

TeslaCam Captures Footage Of Gas Cars Catching Fire While Driving

Oh, the irony.
By Steven Loveday 11 April 2021
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Breaking Kona EV Owners Complain That Hyundai Is Not Clear About The Recall

Kona EV Owners Complain That Hyundai Is Not Clear About The Recall

The company told Reuters it would start replacing them next week in South Korea.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 25 March 2021
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Recalls Report: LG Chem To Cover 70% Of Cost For Hyundai's EV Battery Recall

Report: LG Chem To Cover 70% Of Cost For Hyundai's EV Battery Recall

The costly recall will eat a significant part of profits for both companies.
By Mark Kane 04 March 2021
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Recalls Hyundai Announces Massive Battery Recall For Roughly 82,000 BEVs

Hyundai Announces Massive Battery Recall For Roughly 82,000 BEVs

The BMS update probably does not solve the issue 100%, so they will replace all the batteries.
By Mark Kane 24 February 2021
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Recalls GM Finds A Software Solution For Chevy Bolt EV Fires

GM Finds A Software Solution For Chevy Bolt EV Fires

But what if the issue is actually with the batteries?
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 19 February 2021
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Buses Hyundai Elec City Bus Burns To The Ground In South Korea

Hyundai Elec City Bus Burns To The Ground In South Korea

The problem might be similar to what's happening with the Hyundai Kona Electric.
By Mark Kane 16 February 2021
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Breaking Lordstown Motors Endurance Electric Truck Catches Fire While Testing

Lordstown Motors Endurance Electric Truck Catches Fire While Testing

The incident with the electric pickup truck happened in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 30 January 2021
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Safety Electric Car Fire: Watch As Passenger Exits Just Before The Explosion

Electric Car Fire: Watch As Passenger Exits Just Before The Explosion

When there is smoke, don't come close, because it might explode soon.
By Mark Kane 30 January 2021
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Crashes / Wrecks UPDATE: Tesla Model 3 Reportedly Explodes In Parking Garage In China

UPDATE: Tesla Model 3 Reportedly Explodes In Parking Garage In China

Reports suggest it caught fire after its underbody was damaged by striking a manhole cover.
By Steven Loveday 21 January 2021
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Safety Another Tesla Model S Self-Ignites, Now In Texas: Owners Want Answers

Another Tesla Model S Self-Ignites, Now In Texas: Owners Want Answers

Subia Ahmad said on Twitter her husband heard loud bangs and left the EV before it caught fire.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 15 December 2020
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Safety Watch Opel Ampera-e Catch Fire In Germany: Full Video

Watch Opel Ampera-e Catch Fire In Germany: Full Video

The European Chevrolet Bolt EV's brother proves that its infotainment is built to last - it was working till the end.
By Mark Kane 04 November 2020
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Recalls Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Launch Delayed Due To Fires While Charging

Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Launch Delayed Due To Fires While Charging

Apparently, tens of thousands of similar vehicles were recalled in Europe due to fires while charging.
By Steven Loveday 14 October 2020
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Safety U.S. Fire Departments Not Fully Ready For EVs

U.S. Fire Departments Not Fully Ready For EVs

EV fires are not happening often, but if they happen, it would be best to be prepared.
By Mark Kane 09 October 2020
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Charging Watch This Explosion Of Charging An Electric Car Captured On Video

Watch This Explosion Of Charging An Electric Car Captured On Video

It ended with a huge blast that blew the doors right off.
By Mark Kane 31 August 2020
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Safety Ford Kuga/Escape PHEV Sales Halted For Fire Risk: Owners Told Not To Charge

Ford Kuga/Escape PHEV Sales Halted For Fire Risk: Owners Told Not To Charge

Owners of vehicles produced before June 26, 2020 should not charge their batteries.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 11 August 2020
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Safety 2020 BMW 330e PHEV Catches Fire While Charging In Czechia

2020 BMW 330e PHEV Catches Fire While Charging In Czechia

The incident occurred while the car was being charged at a dealership in Prague.
By Andrei Nedelea 01 July 2020
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Breaking Mysterious Fire Takes Out A Tesla, Porsche And Part Of A House

Mysterious Fire Takes Out A Tesla, Porsche And Part Of A House

We're digging deeper into this in an attempt to determine the cause.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 22 May 2020
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Charging Watch This Severe Electric Car Fire And Explosion At A Charging Station

Watch This Severe Electric Car Fire And Explosion At A Charging Station

Electric vehicle fires are not a common thing, so let's take a look at this rare example.
By Mark Kane 15 May 2020
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Weird Mysterious Garage Fire Takes Out A Tesla And Other Vehicles

Mysterious Garage Fire Takes Out A Tesla And Other Vehicles

We still have zero info on this spontaneous garage fire in Arlinton Heights, CA.
By Steven Loveday 21 January 2020
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Weird Not An Electric Car Fire: Diesel Opel Responsible For Airport Blaze

Not An Electric Car Fire: Diesel Opel Responsible For Airport Blaze

First estimates say 200 to 300 cars burned to crisp. Including EVs. And initially, the finger was pointed at an electric car.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 09 January 2020
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Official Tesla Sued By Walmart For Solar Panel-Related Fires & Other Issues

Tesla Sued By Walmart For Solar Panel-Related Fires & Other Issues

Likely means Walmart will cancel its Tesla Semi orders too.
By Eric Loveday 20 August 2019
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Crashes / Wrecks Tesla Model X Crashes, Catches Fire: Video

Tesla Model X Crashes, Catches Fire: Video

The cause of the crash is unknown, but luckily injuries were non-life threatening.
By Eric Loveday 12 July 2019
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