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Tesla Model S Catches Fire Unexpectedly, Crews Struggle To Extinguish

Tesla Model S Catches Fire Unexpectedly, Crews Struggle To Extinguish

The Sacramento fire department noted that it took 6,000 gallons of water to put out the blaze, which kept reigniting.

By Steven Loveday Jan 30 2023

Tesla Goes Up In Flames Weeks After Crash That Didn't Involve Fire

Tesla Goes Up In Flames Weeks After Crash That Didn't Involve Fire

The Tesla Model S was sitting in a wrecking yard in Sacramento for three weeks before it was suddenly ablaze.

By Steven Loveday Jun 13 2022

NHTSA Requests Info From Tesla About Recent Car Fire In Canada

NHTSA Requests Info From Tesla About Recent Car Fire In Canada

A Tesla Model Y in Canada recently caught fire while driving, and the NHTSA wants answers.

By Steven Loveday May 27 2022

Tesla Model 3 Owner Provides Details On Recent EV Fire In California City

Tesla Model 3 Owner Provides Details On Recent EV Fire In California City

A Tesla Model 3 caught fire while parked, right after the owner canceled plans to drive it to a dinner party.

By Steven Loveday May 24 2022

Statistically, Tesla Car Fires Are Less And Less Frequent

Statistically, Tesla Car Fires Are Less And Less Frequent

The company reports that fire incidents are 11x lower for Tesla vehicles than the average vehicle in the US.

By Mark Kane May 9 2022

State Farm Files $1.27 Million Claim Against Tesla For House Fire

State Farm has reason to believe a Tesla Model S had a defect that caused the fire, so it's going after Tesla for reimbursement.

By Steven Loveday Feb 23 2022

Crashes / Wrecks

Check Out This Rivian R1T That Crashed Into A Pole: Fire Reported

Check Out This Rivian R1T That Crashed Into A Pole: Fire Reported

According to the report, the crash with a traffic pole caused the vehicle to catch fire.

By Mark Kane Feb 10 2022

Fire Breaks Out Inside Rivian Factory, Crews Extinguish It

Fire Breaks Out Inside Rivian Factory, Crews Extinguish It

There are still unanswered questions related to the cause of the fire.

By Steven Loveday Feb 7 2022

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Comments On Future Media Coverage Of EV Fires

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Comments On Future Media Coverage Of EV Fires

Musk predicts that now that "big automotive advertisers" are making EVs, we may see fewer media stories about EV fires.

By Steven Loveday Jan 31 2022

Crashes / Wrecks

Watch Tesla Model 3 On Fire After Hydroplaning Accident

Watch Tesla Model 3 On Fire After Hydroplaning Accident

The hazard lights remained on duty until the very end.

By Mark Kane Nov 27 2021

Should GM Step Up And Replace Chevy Bolt Batteries With Ultium?

Should GM Step Up And Replace Chevy Bolt Batteries With Ultium?

It's time for GM to quickly come up with another plan. The automaker must consider its EV future, as well as its reputation.

By Steven Loveday Sep 17 2021

GM Asks Chevy Bolt Owners To Park 50 Feet Away From Other Cars

Perhaps it's time for GM to buy back every Bolt it ever produced.

By Steven Loveday Sep 16 2021

Keeping The Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Recall In Perspective

Keeping The Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Recall In Perspective

Car fires are devastating, and all eyes are watching as a handful of EVs go up in flames.

By Steven Loveday Sep 7 2021

Chevrolet Bolt Owners Struggle As They Wait For Battery Fix

Chevrolet Bolt Owners Struggle As They Wait For Battery Fix

Imagine having a car you may barely be able to use for an indefinite period of time.

By Steven Loveday Sep 2 2021

Tesla's Impact Report Compares Fires Between Teslas & Gas Cars

Tesla's Impact Report Compares Fires Between Teslas & Gas Cars

Car fires happen every day, but they're only national news if the car is an EV.

By EVANNEX Aug 22 2021

GM Expands Massive Battery Recall To All Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV

GM Expands Massive Battery Recall To All Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV

The company will pursue reimbursement from LG Chem's LG Energy Solution.

By Mark Kane Aug 21 2021

And So It Goes, GM Will Replace Chevy Bolt EV Battery Modules

And So It Goes, GM Will Replace Chevy Bolt EV Battery Modules

This is due to the recent fires, and the fact that the previous 'fixes' aren't working.

By Steven Loveday Aug 17 2021

Chevrolet Bolt EV Battery Recall Will Cost Over $11,000 Per Car?

Chevrolet Bolt EV Battery Recall Will Cost Over $11,000 Per Car?

GM reports the total warranty recall costs allocated for the Chevrolet Bolt EV at $800 million.

By Mark Kane Aug 5 2021

GM Issues Second Chevrolet Bolt EV Recall After Multiple Fires

GM Issues Second Chevrolet Bolt EV Recall After Multiple Fires

GM already applied a "fix" to some Bolt EVs, but apparently, it isn't helping the situation.

By Steven Loveday Jul 23 2021

Hyundai Kona Electric Fires In Norway And Korea Cause Concern

Hyundai Kona Electric Fires In Norway And Korea Cause Concern

The automaker had recalled 77,000 units for fire hazard last October.

By Domenick Yoney Jun 23 2021

Repair / Maintenance

Still Unwilling To Disclose Cell Issue, GM Buys Back Some Bolt EVs

Still Unwilling To Disclose Cell Issue, GM Buys Back Some Bolt EVs

The answer to these requests would depend on where you live.

By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo May 27 2021

Chevy Bolt EV Burns To The Ground In A Place Called Ashburn

Chevy Bolt EV Burns To The Ground In A Place Called Ashburn

Another irony is that the final remedy for this issue has just been announced.

By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo May 4 2021

These Are The Questions GM Left Unanswered About Bolt EV Recall

These Are The Questions GM Left Unanswered About Bolt EV Recall

What caused the defect? Will it replace the entire battery pack?

By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo May 3 2021

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 Apr 18 2021

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