Electric vehicles are transforming transportation, but they also bring new challenges—especially when it comes to fire safety. That’s why Munro has partnered with the Fire Safety Research Institute ...
LOCKPORT, N.Y. — NY Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill passed by the state legislature which calls on the state to establish an emergency response training program specialized for electric ...
Being a firefighter is one of the toughest jobs out there and goes way beyond just putting out flames. Firefighters often rescue people from dire situations and face unprecedented dangers during ...
With one of the highest shares of electric vehicles in the country, local fire departments in San Mateo County are ramping up training on how to combat notoriously complicated EV fires. Extinguishing ...
Even when an electric vehicle no longer appears to be burning, it can reignite hours later. A recent training video makes it clear that fires involving EV battery packs must be handled differently ...
New research shows EV fire blankets can suppress flames—but may trap flammable gases, creating explosion risks for firefighters during EV battery fires. The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF), ...
Image Credit: 7 News Boston. A parked electric vehicle turned a quiet Sunday morning in a Boston-area neighborhood into a scene of devastation, raising fresh questions about what happens when EV ...
A new encapsulation foam technology could play a central role in shaping worldwide EV safety standards. Covestro, a leading producer of advanced polymers and high-performance plastics, has introduced ...
FAIRFIELD, N.J., June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TEAMEX Corp, the exclusive North American distributor of TANKTECH Co., Ltd., announced the first U.S. deployment of the EV-Drill LANCE (EVDL), a ...
FLINT TWP., Mich. (WNEM) – A fire broke out at an electric vehicle battery warehouse and training center in Flint. The Flint Township Professional Firefighters said they were on scene with the fire ...