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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 17, 2024

Over 450,000 Ford Escapes, Broncos, & Mavericks Included in Recent Recalls

Ford has announced two recalls in recent weeks - one due to a potential fire risk, and the other due to a potential loss of drive power.

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Articlesby Martin RomjueJanuary 2, 2024

Top 10 EV Stories for 2023 Hint at Trends for 2024

Web user traffic and page views at Charged Fleet show what topics interested managers of fleet electric vehicles during 2023.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 28, 2023

Stellantis Recalls PHEVs Due to Fire Risk

Over 30,000 hybrid SUVs have been recalled after a review of customer data discovered some vehicles caught fire while turned off and some while connected to chargers.

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Articlesby Martin RomjueNovember 10, 2023

Putting EV Battery Risks and Safety into Perspective

Electric vehicles can burn at twice as hot as magma, but advances in battery technology and operational practices will further reduce the chances of a catastrophic fire.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 2, 2023

NAAA, IARA Collaborate on New Electric Vehicle Standards

The leading auction and consignor professional trade organizations will work together in the areas of EV safety, consignor-auction transaction standards, and industry education.

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Articlesby Martin RomjueAugust 28, 2023

Why Most Fleet Operations Are Not Ready for an EV Battery Fire

While the risks of an EV “thermal event” are far lower than gasoline tank fires, the rare occurrence can turn into an all-consuming catastrophe.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2022

Electric Vehicles Least Likely to Go Up in Smoke

Vehicle fires are a serious safety hazard but electric, hybrid, and gas vehicles pose different challenges.

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A car on fire courtesy of FEMA
Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2016

Dealing With Vehicle Fires [Fleet Video Safety Tip]

Here's advice from FEMA on how to respond to a vehicle fire.

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NewsMarch 19, 2013

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: Recognizing and Preventing the Threat of a Vehicle Fire

Your fleet drivers need to know how to prevent a vehicle fire, how to recognize the warning signs of fire, and how to respond if their vehicle ever does catch fire. Here's a link to access advice on these subjects from the National Fire Protection Association.

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