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Google has stopped selling the refurbished Pixel 6a due to multiple reports of battery fires and overheating incidents, even after a recent software update aimed at reducing these risks, indicating ongoing safety concerns.
New York City officials have received a $25 million emergency grant from the federal government to fund scores of charging stations citywide for e-bikes. The move comes after a series of fires involving faulty e-bike batteries, including a recent blaze that claimed four lives. The charging stations will provide a safer way for delivery workers to recharge lithium batteries used to power their bicycles. The city has seen over 100 fires and 13 deaths this year linked to e-bikes, more than double the total number of fatalities from last year. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are working on legislation to establish safety standards for batteries.
Police bodycam footage from a February F-150 Lightning battery fire in a Dearborn holding lot revealed dramatic images of three melted pickup trucks, according to video footage released by the Dearborn Police Department. The incident involved three electric vehicles and no injuries and resulted in a five-week production shutdown. The automaker worked with battery supplier SK On to identify the cause and resolution prior to restart. In March, after consulting with its supplier, Ford recalled 18 of the 2023 F-150 Lightning pickups. The video highlights an emerging concern regarding the adoption of EVs: Volatile battery fires.