It might seem counter-productive to use water on an EV to put a fire out because of possible electrocution, but that's ...

The intense heat hitting most of the nation is already invoking warnings about power outages and health impacts. But there is also another danger posed to drivers, as record temperatures lead to a ...

Electric vehicle fires have drawn increasing attention in recent years, largely because they can be far more difficult to ...

Canada recently signed a new trade agreement with China, reducing tariffs on up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) ...

Lithium-ion batteries power everything from phones to e-bikes and electric cars, but when they fail, they can ignite, explode and burn for hours. That risk was ...

Electric cars are no longer a niche product for wealthy early adopters. From European capitals to Southeast Asian megacities and Andean mining towns, battery powered vehicles are reshaping how people ...

When the modern electric vehicle was still in its infancy, drivers worried that vehicles would need expensive battery replacements within a few years. But battery lifespans are exceeding expectations.

Electric cars still spark the same debate in many places: are they practical enough when weather turns extreme? Battery range can dip in cold, and ...