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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 13 June 2022

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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 27 May 2022

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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 24 May 2022

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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 09 May 2022

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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 23 February 2022

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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 10 February 2022

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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 07 February 2022

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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 31 January 2022

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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 27 November 2021

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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 17 September 2021

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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 16 September 2021

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GM Extends Chevy Bolt EV/EUV Plant Shutdown Amid Recall

GM Extends Chevy Bolt EV/EUV Plant Shutdown Amid Recall

Orion Assembly will remain idle until at least September 24 while GM and LG Chem discuss plans.

By Steven Loveday 09 September 2021

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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 07 September 2021

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Recalled 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Catches Fire In Parking Lot

Recalled 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Catches Fire In Parking Lot

The owner says the electric car wasn't even plugged in or running.

By Steven Loveday 03 September 2021

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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 02 September 2021

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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 22 August 2021

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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 21 August 2021

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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 17 August 2021

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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 05 August 2021

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Energy Storage Systems

Australia: Tesla Megapack Battery Catches Fire During Testing

Australia: Tesla Megapack Battery Catches Fire During Testing

It's one of several large energy storage projects with Tesla batteries in Australia.

By Mark Kane 30 July 2021

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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 23 July 2021

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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 23 June 2021

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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 27 May 2021

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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 04 May 2021

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