One of the biggest risks of an electric vehicle is its battery. In order to provide enough power to not need gas, a large lithium-ion battery is placed in the car, typically at its underside. Even the ...

Terry and Darla Phelps gave the Findley Lake Fire Department a turtle -- and it may save lives. The Phelps' donated a Turtle Fire System, which is designed to combat car fires, especially in EV ...

Firefighters with Arvada Fire have two new tools to help them battle electric vehicle fires, including an electric vehicle fire blanket and the turtle fire system. These kinds of fires are very ...

As electric vehicles become more prevalent, the mitigation of fires that occur when their li-ion batteries ignite has developed into a complex issue that involves multiple strategies and tools. The ...

Two firefighters showcasing how to treat car fires. One is spraying water with a hose with the other holds a green pole connected to a turtle-shell looking object on one side and the water supply on ...