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https://insideevs.com/news/601885/jaguar-i-pace-fire-while-charging-florida/ Apparently there have been 4 of these fires on I-Paces now. This car uses batteries from LG Chem. We know how well that worked out financially for the Kona and the Bolt. AFAIK, GM stuck with LG Chem for the initial...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just released a news bulletin with a “park outdoors” order at risk of catching on fire. This applies to approximately 485,000 vehicles. No, not EV's, these are gas powered vehicles. Today's recalls come after U.S. National Highway Traffic...

Just saw this article about a 2019 Bolt vehicle fire that took place on July 4th: GM to investigate Chevy Bolt fire It does not appear that the Chevy Bolt was being charged when the fire occurred.There were no visible flames but enough heat was generated to melt the backseat and some plastic...

Long ago the Cleveland Motor Car Company led by its visionary leader, E. J. Pennington, developed the technology which could be used to protect the battery pack of today's Model S. This beauty was manufactured from 1895: Unfortunately, Pennington was arrested for fraud at the St. Louis...

For Jeep's, that is http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/25/us-autos-chrysler-defect-idUSBRE99O0OY20131025 How is it possible for a door to catch on fire? I would never expect that!

"Owners of these V6 Challengers built from November 2012 through January 2013 are being urged to contact dealers immediately and, in the meantime, not to drive their cars or park in or near any buildings. So far, Chrysler says that seven fires have been reported – none resulting in...

Ford has warned owners of the 2013 Ford Escape with the 1.6 liter engine to turn off the car and back away, after a fuel line flaw was identified that could cause a fire risk. Ford advising not even to risk driving the car to a service location...

So Volt owners, will you get the fix done on your car? Perhaps if you say No or Maybe you could mention why or what it depends on. For yes, it is likely for resale, lease requirements, or - of course - safety. I didn't know moderators could edit posts! Startled me when I first saw Scottf200's...

just watching news in ct.and they were talking about a garage fire last night, and guess what was charging in the garage but a brand new volt. now their could be any reason that garage caught fire but the news person went right to the volt as possible reason. i guess that makes news. stay tuned...