The early morning crash spilled 160 gallons of diesel fuel on the freeway and sent debris into nearby high-voltage power ...

Electric Vehicles promise a clean and quiet ride, but these EVs were subject to huge recalls due to problems with their ...

Depending on the severity of the crash, an electric vehicle's high-voltage, lithium-ion battery could be at risk of being damaged, catching fire and even giving anyone who touches the vehicle an ...

High voltage DC systems lack the natural zero crossing found in AC waveforms, making arc extinguishment more difficult. This increases the risk of sustained arcs, which can lead to severe injuries.

Across drought-prone California, high-voltage power lines that haven’t been needed in years hang unused from steel towers — a fire risk hiding in plain sight. One, near Los Angeles ...