Tag: tesla fire

We haven't reported on EV fires much lately, but our recent Tesla Model X share brought some previous studies to light. What's the real story on EVs and fire?

This Tesla Model X driver was speeding and crashed into a residential garage. Eventually, a fire started, which proved to be a challenge for local firefighters.

Dramatic footage captures the moment the Tesla battery cells in a princess car conversion project pop and begin a thermal runaway situation.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its first report into a fire involving a Tesla Model S in West Hollywood, California.

A fire erupted at Tesla's Fremont factory, which has now been extinguished by the local fire department.

A preliminary NTSB report about a fatal, fiery crash involving a Tesla Model S in May tells how batteries reignited briefly afterward, as well as the sequence of...

A paper recycling machine caught fire this week at Tesla's factory in Fremont, but production was not impacted. This fire is one of a few recently reported at...

The National Transportation Safety Board will have an expert on hand while Tesla investigates the Model S that recently caught fire in stop-and-go traffic in...

Chevrolet has graciously stepped forward to offer the owners of that Tesla Model S that recently burned a loaner Chevy Bolt until they secure a new car. Why...

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...

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...

Days after a fire flared from a severely damaged battery pack in a Tesla Model X crash, some cells reignited, raising concerns from firefighters.

A highway safety barrier had either been removed or crushed in a prior accident without being replaced.

A Tesla Model X has caught fire after a horrific crash that split it in half in California. The driver reportedly suffered major injuries.

Watch as firefighters attempt to contain and put out an on-fire Tesla Model S.

A Tesla Model S in China has caught fire while parked at a Supercharger, but reportedly not charging. The automaker is investigating.

A lone image (low-resolution only) surfaced on Reddit showing what's claimed to be a spontaneous fire involving a Tesla Model S. From the image, it does not...

Malibu Canyon Road was closed for over nine hours on Monday due to a fire caused by a Tesla Model S going over the edge of the canyon south of the tunnel.

Opinions on Model S Theft, and accident in Los Angles. My opinions are based on information available at time of filming. Opinion is subject to change...

Just in time for next week's quarterly update from Tesla, we unfortunately have to pass on a report that a Model S fire occured in Toronto, Canada on the 1st...

What's your automotive gripe of 2013? Mine is the inaccuracies with which the media reports on various plug-in vehicle topics. For Michael Taylor of...

Much was made over Tesla’s third vehicle fire in 5-6 weeks.  Right leaning media attacked it as sign that EVs are not ready for prime time, and plug-in...

Tesla Motors now has in its possession one singed Model S. WIRED has confirmed that the Model S that was engulfed in flames on Tuesday is now at one of...