EV/AV Report: South Korea enforces battery certification; while experts unsure of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving capabilities
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, South Korea has announced plans to enforce electric vehicle battery certifications and other safety standards; while industry experts remain unsure of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving capabilities. Fire fortifications South Korea has announced steps to mitigate EV anxiety in response to a recent electric vehicle battery […]
Feeling the Heat: Over 50 Rivian R1S and R1T models damaged in factory parking lot fire
Normal, Illinois — A fire reportedly broke out in the parking lot of Rivian’s Normal, Illinois, assembly plant last weekend, damaging over 50 R1S and R1T models waiting to be shipped to customers. According to accounts, the Normal Fire Department (NFD) received the call about the fire on Saturday night around 9:45 p.m. While the […]
You’re Toast: Driver places toaster under car to defrost battery, starts fire
Stenlille, Denmark — On Monday, a toaster placed under an electric vehicle by its owner to warm up its battery likely caused a fire that destroyed the car and damaged a nearby house, police said. In response to the accident, which occurred about 60 km southwest of Copenhagen, police said that they “strongly discourage” people […]
Two for Two: Tesla Model S catches fire after three weeks in salvage yard
California, United States – In the latest oddity surrounding a Tesla vehicle catching on fire, a White Tesla Model S in a California salvage yard seemed to spontaneously burst into flames. The vehicle, having been wrecked three weeks earlier, suddenly erupted into flames despite its inactivity. The car was covered in flames when firefighters arrived. […]
