Collapse of I-95 Caused by Gasoline Truck Fire (Not Tesla Or EV Fire)
There were 209,500 vehicle fires in 2020 in the United States, and 630 civilian deaths from those fires.
Tesla fires
Insurance Company Fakes Battery Fire On Tesla Model S To Highlight That EVs Can Catch…
The arena is all set up, the audience is excited, and the Tesla Model S starts its short run — hits a boulder, rolls over — a few seconds go by and flames start to erupt from the vehicle’s floor, where the battery pack is installed. Applause. Firefighters arrive at … [continued]
Hose Down the FUD on EV Battery Fires
A recent Facebook share by a frenemy of mine inspired me to look more closely at electric vehicle fires. Here is the post: “So if one is involved in a crash, and people are trapped inside, the fire brigade has to isolate the battery before they cut into the car… … [continued]
Ignore the Hype: Spontaneous Tesla Fires are Incredibly Rare
Despite the media hype surrounding EV fires, the odds of an electric car going up in flames are incredibly low.
Concerns Stream In Hours Before Receiving Our Tesla Model Y
I am picking up my Model Y today. Should I be nervous?
More Proof Of Teslas Being The Safest Cars: Intoxicated Underaged Driver Survives Fiery Crash
I was asked by a friend in the Tesla community to look into a Twitter thread by Austin Fire Info. The thread shared details of an accident involving a Tesla. The account tweeted that a Tesla was involved in a collision and that the fire extended to the awning of … [continued]
More Details About Tesla Model S Plaid Fire Lead To More Questions
There have been more details released about the recent Tesla Model S Plaid fire, including who owned the vehicle. The information released has led to even more questions. Although I believe we should wait on the results of the investigation, there are some questions that a few Tesla owners and … [continued]
Brand New Tesla Plaid Model S Engulfed In Flames — What Do We Know?
Drive Tesla Canada shared the sad news of a Tesla owner of a brand new Tesla Model S Plaid. The vehicle has been destroyed in a fire in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Fortunately, no one was killed or injured. Also, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Drive Tesla Canada … [continued]
Woodlands Fire Chief: Lot Of Misinformation Out There About Tesla Crash & Fire
I more or less started my coverage of Tesla almost a decade ago responding to nonsense about Tesla that was being pushed by much bigger players in the media industry. Unfortunately, that work is still necessary today. There was a very unfortunate Tesla crash this week that led to the … [continued]
A Tesla Caught Fire, And A Dwarf Hit A Game-Winning Buzzer Beater
A Tesla Model S caught fire in California last month, and the Washington Post — yes, the Washington Post, one of the best journalistic outfits in the world and one I happily support as a paying subscriber — thought it was an important story to cover.
