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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
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
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
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
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
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
Safety Another EV, Now A BMW i3, Is Involved In A Fire: Video

Another EV, Now A BMW i3, Is Involved In A Fire: Video

Police say the causes are under investigation, but the EV is the main suspect.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 01 July 2019
Humor Fire Watch: Not-A-Tesla Budweiser Beer Truck Fire - Video

Fire Watch: Not-A-Tesla Budweiser Beer Truck Fire - Video

Because without Tesla in the headline, the mainstream media doesn't care.
By Eric Loveday 23 June 2019
Humor Not-A-Tesla Toyota RAV 4 Gas Car Catches Fire, Explodes On Road: Video

Not-A-Tesla Toyota RAV 4 Gas Car Catches Fire, Explodes On Road: Video

Because without Tesla in the headline, the mainstream media doesn't care.
By Eric Loveday 17 June 2019
Recalls UPDATE: Audi Recalls E-Tron SUV For Water Leakage That Could Result In Fire

UPDATE: Audi Recalls E-Tron SUV For Water Leakage That Could Result In Fire

A water leak may lead to a fire, says Audi.
By Eric Loveday 10 June 2019
Crashes / Wrecks Video: Tesla Model S Mysteriously Catches Fire In Garage

Video: Tesla Model S Mysteriously Catches Fire In Garage

It wasn't even plugged in.
By Eric Loveday 03 May 2019
Smoking BMW i8 Dumped In Water By Firefighters

Smoking BMW i8 Dumped In Water By Firefighters

Firefighters in The Netherlands responded to a smoking BMW i8 at a dealer by picking up the hybrid coupe with a crane and dumping it into a huge tank of water.
By Chris Bruce 01 April 2019
Nissan Sentra Slams Into Tesla Model 3 & Then Catches Fire

Nissan Sentra Slams Into Tesla Model 3 & Then Catches Fire

If an EV and a gas car get into a collision, which one will burst into flames more readily? Some would have you think a Tesla Model 3 would be the fire hazard here.
By Steven Loveday 31 March 2019
RideApart No, Energica Electric Motorcycles Shouldn’t Catch Fire, Technically

No, Energica Electric Motorcycles Shouldn’t Catch Fire, Technically

Following the Jerez debacle that saw all 18 of the competing Ego Corsa destroyed in a fire last week, Energica addressed some of its customers’ (legitimate) concerns.
By RideApart.com 23 March 2019
Tesla Model X Driver Survives Horrific Crash, Fire: Video

Tesla Model X Driver Survives Horrific Crash, Fire: Video

The driver of this Tesla Model X is alive, despite the Tesla SUV being destroyed. A fire followed the crash, the cause of which is still under investigation.
By Eric Loveday 18 February 2019
RideApart Electric Motorcycle Ignites In Traffic, Burns To The Ground: Video

Electric Motorcycle Ignites In Traffic, Burns To The Ground: Video

For the riders in the audience, the most distressing thing seems to be that the rider simply ditches his passenger without a word of warning.
By RideApart.com 27 January 2019
General Fire At Tesla Factory: Now Extinguished

Fire At Tesla Factory: Now Extinguished

A fire erupted at Tesla's Fremont factory, which has now been extinguished by the local fire department.
By Eric Loveday 23 August 2018
General Tesla Model S Catches Fire While In Motion - Not Caused By Crash

Tesla Model S Catches Fire While In Motion - Not Caused By Crash

A Tesla Model S randomly caught fire while rolling down the road. Quickly, the car was engulfed in flames. The owner exited the vehicle without harm. Tesla says it's investigated the incident.
By Eric Loveday 16 June 2018
General Exploring And Understanding The Fire Risk For Electric Cars

Exploring And Understanding The Fire Risk For Electric Cars

According to a lead expert researcher on electric car fire risk, A battery-powered vehicle having a fire incident is newsworthy. A gasoline powered vehicle having a fire is newsworthy only if it stops traffic. EVs might be safer when it comes to fires. Read on to learn more.
By Steven Loveday 09 June 2018
General BMW i3 REx Burns After Catching Fire While Parked In Spain

BMW i3 REx Burns After Catching Fire While Parked In Spain

This is not the first BMW i3 REx to catch fire unexpectedly. Does it have anything to do with the U.S. recall for REx fire risk?
By Steven Loveday 19 March 2018
Firefighters Versus Fiery Tesla Model S - Video

Firefighters Versus Fiery Tesla Model S - Video

Watch as firefighters attempt to contain and put out an on-fire Tesla Model S.
By Eric Loveday 21 October 2017
General Fire Breaks Out At Volvo Battery Lab In Gothenburg

Fire Breaks Out At Volvo Battery Lab In Gothenburg

On Tuesday a fire broke out in Volvo Car Group battery lab in Gothenburg, Sweden. Company said there was no impact on the production.
By Mark Kane 28 March 2017
General Tesla Model S Catches Fire While Parked At A Supercharger

Tesla Model S Catches Fire While Parked At A Supercharger

A Tesla Model S in China has caught fire while parked at a Supercharger, but reportedly not charging. The automaker is investigating.
By Eric Loveday 06 March 2017
General Model S Fire In France Blamed On Bad Electrical Connection, According To Tesla

Model S Fire In France Blamed On Bad Electrical Connection, According To Tesla

A fire that destroyed a Tesla in France last month was caused by a loose electrical connection, according to the automaker.
By Eric Loveday 10 September 2016
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