It’s common knowledge that extreme temperatures can wreak havoc on car batteries. Many drivers prepare for the biting cold of winter by ensuring their car batteries are adequately insulated. But how ...

Experiments conducted by both organizations have demonstrated a potential explosion hazard when fire blankets are used during electric vehicle (EV) fire suppression efforts when there is battery ...

Car batteries typically last 3-5 years and are crucial for powering vehicle systems. Extreme heat can shorten battery life, and Michigan summers pose a risk. While car batteries are more likely die in ...

Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.

Chinese engineers have unveiled a controversial EV safety system that ejects the battery during fires. While aimed at ...

When flaming is eliminated by the fire blanket, the ongoing accumulation of flammable gases released by continued thermal runaway in the battery pack presents a potential explosion risk. The ...